HC Deb 16 July 1913 vol 55 cc1231-2
30. MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the manner of carrying the rifle now in force for the Imperial Yeomanry is to be changed?

Colonel SEELY

The Army Council decided that whenever a new rifle is issued the question shall be reconsidered.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

Is it the intention in the meanwhile to alter the method of carrying the rifle in the Yeomanry?

Colonel SEELY

No, Sir.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

How are they, on mobilisation, going to use the sword, when the rifle is slung on the right arm?

Colonel SEELY

All that has been taken into consideration.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

Is not the whole of the training in peace time wrong for war?

Colonel SEELY

No, Sir.