HC Deb 21 March 1911 vol 23 cc218-9
Mr. A. LEE

asked, what were the strengths in non-commissioned officers and men actually serving with the colours on 1st January, 1906, and 1st January, 1911, respectively, in the following branches of the Regular Army: Royal Horse Artillery, Royal Field Artillery, Royal Garrison Artillery (Fortress), and Royal Garrison Artillery (Mountain)?

Mr. HALDANE

The figures are as follows:—

1st Jan., 1906. 1st Jan. 1911.
Royal Horse Artillery 5,206 … 5,266
Royal Field Artillery 24,226 … 24,118
Royal Garrison Artillery (Fortress) 21,628 … 16,074
Royal Garrison Artiltillery (Mountain) 1,088 … 1,029
Artillery Clerks 265 … 192

Mr. LEE

Then there has been a reduction in the Royal Garrison Artillery Force?

Mr. HALDANE

Yes; if you take the world over. Not if you take it at home.