§ 17. Mr. HUNTasked whether, in view of the fact that Lord Haldane stared that men trained for from four to six months, as proposed by the National Service League, would not be fit to meet Regular Continental troops trained for two or three years, the fourth battalions of the Special Reserve, trained only for three months, could be sent at once to meet Regular troops on the Continent or be able to meet them in case of invasion?
§ Colonel SEELYIf the hon. Gentleman will read the words following those of the authority which he quotes, he will find the answer to his question regarding invasion; and as regards war on the Continent, I would point out that the fourth battalions mentioned do not form part of the Expeditionary Force.
§ Mr. HUNTMight I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he is aware that Lord Haldane when Secretary of Stale for War said that the twenty-seven fourth battalions of the Special Reserve would be available for foreign service just as much as any others and that they were organised and enlisted for that purpose?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member can hardly expect the Secretary of State to carry in his head all the speeches made by Lord Haldane.