HC Deb 05 February 1913 vol 47 cc2170-1
9. Sir R. POLE-CAREW

asked the Secretary for War whether he will consider the, advisability of reducing the number of the Territorial Horse and Field Artillery and of supplying their places with any horse and field batteries of the Regular Army which he may be advised are now in excess of the required establishment?

Colonel SEELY

As the officers and men now serving in the Horse and Field Artillery are now required for that arm, I am unable to accept the suggestion of the hon. and gallant Gentleman.

Sir R. POLE-CAREW

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider that the Territorial horse is not as efficient as those of the Regular Army?

Colonel SEELY

That hardly arises out of this question.