HC Deb 21 March 1911 vol 23 cc225-6
Mr. HUNT

asked whether rifles, ammunition, and uniform will be provided for the enrolled members of the Veteran Reserve; where will they be kept; and will they be available within twenty-four hours at any time of national emergency?

Mr. HALDANE

No stock of rifles, ammunition, or uniforms will be maintained for the Veteran Reserve for use in peace. In the time of national emergency the requisite arms will be issued.

Mr. HUNT

Has the right hon. Gentleman got the arms now?

Mr. HALDANE

Yes.

Mr. HUNT

Any ammunition?

Mr. HALDANE

Plenty of ammunition.

Mr. HUNT

Uniform?