HC Deb 18 August 1909 vol 9 cc1368-9
Mr. ASHLEY

asked whether Lord Kitchener, as High Commissioner and Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief in the Mediterranean, will inspect the troops stationed in Egypt and the Soudan as well as those in South Africa?

Mr. HALDANE

He will, as I have already stated, inspect the Regular Forces throughout Africa, including, of course, Egypt and the Soudan.

Mr. BELLAIRS

Will the right hon. Gentleman endeavour to obviate the excessive cost of using a warship for carrying the inspecting officers as took place under the old régime?

Mr. HALDANE

I do not think there will be any.