HC Deb 12 June 1912 vol 39 c844
19. Captain CLIVE

asked the Undersecretary of State for War if he will say what is the reason for disbanding the Railway Engineer Battalion at Crewe; and what other means he proposes for utilising the services of these trained railwaymen in time of war?

Mr. TENNANT

A military organisation for working railways in the United Kingdom in time of war is not considered necessary. It is, however, held to be expedient to secure a limited number of railwaymen who could undertake a liability for service abroad, and proposals for the best method of securing their services are now under consideration.

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