§ COLONEL IVOR PHILIPPS (Southampton)To ask the Secretary of State for War if he will state how it is proposed to deal with officers of the old Yeomanry and Volunteers who, though willing to join the new Territorial Force, are in excess of the strength of the squadrons or companies administered by their own County Association, though not in excess of regiment or battalion strength.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) It is not proposed to refuse any such offer from officers of the Yeomanry and Volunteers who are willing to join their new unit of the Territorial Force subject to the total establishment of the regiment or battalion not being exceeded. The actual posting of such officers for duty with squadrons or companies must be a matter for the local military authorities to decide, on the recommendation of the commanding officer and according to local conditions.