HC Deb 12 April 1911 vol 24 cc488-9
Mr. HUNT

asked whether, in view of the fact that the Territorial Army is short by over 40,000 men of the number laid down by the Government as necessary for safety, he will consider the necessity of requesting General Lord Kitchener to draw up a scheme for the military defence of the country, as already made out by him in the case of the Commonwealth of Australia?

Colonel SEELY

No, Sir.

Mr. HUNT

How much longer is the Government going to rely upon the Territorial Army?

Colonel SEELY

We do not take the same gloomy view of the prospects of that force as the hon. Gentleman opposite.