HC Deb 07 February 1908 vol 183 cc1231-2
MR. PIKE PEASE

To ask the Secretary of State for War, what was the number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Brigade of Guards serving with the colours on the 1st

Date. Officers. Warrant Officers. Sergeants. Drummers. Rank and File. Total.
1st October, 1905 305 18 469 185 7,076 8,053.
1st October, 1907 284 16 439 162 6,610 7,511

state under what regulation sergeants of the permanent staff have a mess in a provincial town other than regimental quarters; and can civilians become honorary members.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) The regulations do not contemplate the establishment of a sergeants' mess at a place away from the regimental head-quarters, nor do they provide for civilians being made honorary members. If the honourable Member will specify any case in which the regulations have been infringed, inquiry will be made.