§ Mr. GRETTONasked the right hon. Gentleman when it is intended to commence enrolling soldiers on the Territorial Reserve; and when he estimates that the full number of the Territorial Reserve will be attained?
The HON. MEMBERalso asked if the right hon. Gentleman was aware that much additional work will be required from the staffs of Territorial units in order to carry out and maintain the scheme for a Territorial Reserve; and if he proposes to make any provision for the increased clerical work which will be required, as the existing permanent staffs are already working at high pressure, and in many cases cannot adequately carry on the drills, musketry, correspondence, and keep the arms, equipment, and records of the Territorial Force?
§ Mr. HALDANEI will reply to this and the next question at the same time. No enrolment in the reserve will take place during the current financial year. As I have already explained to the House, until replies to the circular letter have been received from the county associations, and duly considered, it will not be possible to make any definite statements on the subject.