HC Deb 04 May 1908 vol 187 cc1647-8
MR. ASHLEY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether bands for the Territorial battalions will be part of their establishment as in the case of the late Volunteer force.

MR. HALDANE

An Infantry battalion of the Territorial Force includes sixteen bandsmen, who act as stretcher bearers in the field, and also sixteen drummers and buglers

MR. ASHLEY

Are we to understand that the Territorial Infantry battalions will have their own bands?

MR. HALDANE

Yes, provision has been made for that.