§ 93. Mr. FARRELLasked the Secretary of State for War the reasons which determined the Army Council to close the military station at Longford; whether the decision to do so was come to with his knowledge and consent, having regard to the fact that in May, 1911, he wrote a letter denying the truth of a rumour then prevalent that the same was about to occur; who actually made the order in the end; and is it proposed to continue it?
§ Colonel SEELYThe evacuation of the barracks was due to the absorption of No. 3 Company, Army Service Corps, which was quartered at that place. The absorption was not contemplated until the end of the year 1911, and was ordered by the Army Council on 29th February, 1912. The reason for the absorption was the replacement of horse by mechanical transport. The barracks are available for occupation should they be required, but at present they are not so required.