§ 28 and 29. Sir HILDRED CARLILEasked (1) whether steps are being taken to organise the National Reserve; and whether he is aware that there is a general feeling among the members of that force that it serves no useful purpose for them to remain upon the rolls unless they are organised and are supplied with the equipment necessary to enable them to carry out some definite function; and (2) whether it is proposed that members of the National Reserve who have served in the Regular Forces and are still of military age should be formed into garrison battalions; and, if so, whether there is any reason why this arrangement should not be carried out at once?
§ Colonel SEELYThe whole question of the future of the National Reserve is now receiving careful consideration, and I am not yet in a position to make any statement on the subject.
§ Sir H. CARLILEWill the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that no time is being lost in the organisation of this valuable body, in order that they may realise that they can be of some use?
§ Colonel SEELYWe are at this moment in conference on the question, and I hope in a short time to be able to make a statement.