HC Deb 06 July 1908 vol 191 c1233
MAJOR RENTON

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to make any further reduction in the establishment or strength of the infantry of the line; and, if so, whether it is proposed that such reduction shall be effected by destroying additional units or by reducing the number of officers and men in existing units.

MR. HALDANE

No, Sir.

War Establishment. Remarks.
Officers. Other Ranks. Horses.
Battery Royal Horse Artillery (with Mounted Brigade) 7 219 242 Including 1 Medical Officer, 1 Veterinary Officer, 1 Armament Artificer, 7 Drivers Army Service Corps and 2 Royal Army Medical Corps for water duties at-attached.
Brigade Royal Field Artillery (including Ammunition Column) 25 939 959 Including 1 Medical Officer, 1 Veterinary Officer, 1 Armament Artificer, 26 Drivers Army Service Corps and 4 Royal Army Medical Corps for water duties attached.
Ammunition Column for Battery Royal Horse Artillery, with Mounted Brigade 2 118 151 Including 7 Drivers Army Service Corps attached.
Ammunition Column for Brigade Royal Field Artillery 5 311 389 Including 9 Drivers Army Service Corps attached.