HC Deb 30 March 1908 vol 187 cc82-3
MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether his notice has been directed to the reports of an automobile for military service constructed to carry wounded soldiers, ammunition, or stores, one of which is to be supplied to every infantry regiment in Austria; and whether he will consider the practical value of such an invention for the British Army, particularly with regard to machine guns, etc., accompanying cyclist battalions.

MR. HALDANE

The use of motor vehicles for military purposes is receiving attention. Motor transport has been sanctioned for the cyclist battalions of the Territorial Force (in which alone they are included) for carrying machine guns, etc., but no definite pattern of vehicle has been finally decided on.