HC Deb 19 April 1911 vol 24 cc876-7
Mr. HUNT

asked why the Infantry of the Special Reserve have had their annual training extended to twenty-seven days, whilst the Royal Garrison Artillery, the scientific and highly technical branch of the Service, have only fifteen days' annual training?

Colonel SEELY

The question of the period of annual training for the Garrison Artillery is now under consideration.

Mr. HUNT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that fifteen days' training is inconsiderable and insufficient?

Colonel SEELY

I say the question is under consideration.

Mr. HUNT

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer the question why the Infantry of the Special Reserve have had their training extended whilst the Artillery have only fifteen days?

Colonel SEELY

I do not think I could go into the whole question of the training of the different branches of the Territorial Force at Question time without greatly inconveniencing other hon. Members who have questions on the Paper. It is a very technical matter.