§ EARL WINTERTON (Sussex, Horsham)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the system of distribution of the cavalry, commenced in 1906, has been altered.
§ Mr. HALDANENo change has been made in the system of distribution of the cavalry. As I stated in the House yesterday the organisation of the cavalry depots is under consideration.
§ EARL WINTERTONasked whether it was not a fact that the right hon. Gentleman stated in debate in 1906 that in the new cavalry distribution Brighton and other stations would be abolished, but that now it was again proposed to use Brighton as a cavalry station?
§ Mr. HALDANEsaid it was true there were cavalry stationed at Brighton. Did the noble Lord wish them withdrawn?
§ EARL WINTERTONOh no, I wanted to know if, it having been stated that certain cavalry stations—among them Brighton—were to be abolished, that decision had been changed.
§ Mr. HALDANEThe cavalry barracks at Brighton are not very satisfactory, 870 though they are sufficient for temporary use.