HC Deb 07 July 1910 vol 18 cc1787-8
Major HENDERSON

asked what was the cost of conveying the Berkshire Territorial Artillery from Salisbury Plain to Shoeburyness to fire their annual course?

Mr. HALDANE

The cost of the move was approximately £60.

Major HENDERSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to see that in future this unnecessary expense is not incurred?

Mr. HALDANE

These arrangements are always left to the General Officer Commanding in Chief, and he presumably knew whether the range was being used by other troops.

Major HENDERSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that on that particular day the range was not being used?

Mr. HALDANE

I am not aware one way or the other. It is extremely unlikely the officer Commanding in Chief would not know on what days the range was being used.