§ MR. ASHLEYI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War how it is proposed to train in peace the 6th Division of the Irish Command for the duties it will have to perform in war, in view of the fact that not even divisional cavalry of two squadrons is stationed in the command.
§ MR. HALDANEThe divisional cavalry are formed on mobilisation from the mounted infantry, and in this respect the 6th Division does not differ from the other divisions. As regards training, the necessary mounted troops can be provided from the cavalry brigade or from the South Irish Horse.
§ MR. ASHLEYCannot the right hon. Gentleman see his way to spend a small amount of money in order that a cavalry regiment may be stationed there?
§ MR. HALDANEThat is quite unnecessary, as the hon. Member will see if he looks at the organisation.