South African War (Militia Forces).

HC Deb 21 May 1912 vol 38 cc1733-4

Mr. HUNT

asked the number of men supplied by the Militia during the South African War for service in South Africa, for garrison duty in the Mediterranean and Egypt, and for embodied units in the United Kingdom, respectively?

Colonel SEELY

The average strength of the Militia during the war was 96,674; of these 45,566 went to South Africa and 5,922 went to Malta, Egypt and St. Helena, leaving at home an average of 45,186.

Mr. AMERY

What was the proportion of the Militia Reserve furnished to the forces in South Africa?

Colonel SEELY

I should like notice of that question. I am not quite certain as to the figures.