§ 15. Mr. HUNTasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether his attention has been called to the statement of Lord Esher, president of the County of London Territorial Association, to the effect that in the event of a general mobilisation, owing to an oversea war in which we were engaged, it would be quite impossible to find horses for the mounted troops of the Territorial Force; and, in view of this statement, what steps he proposes to take to secure an adequate supply of horses for the purpose of training the Yeomanry?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe figures of the recent military census show an ample margin over and above the maximum requirements.
§ Mr. HUNTIs the hon. Gentleman aware that Lord Esher asserted that his statement was based on information obtained from the military authorities?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am afraid that is a mistake.
§ Mr. HUNTIs the hon. Gentleman aware that a letter was written and signed by Lord Esher? Would the hon. Gentleman like to have it?
§ Mr. TENNANTI should very much like to have it. I venture to state that it might be in error.