83. Mr. F. HALL (Dulwich)asked what is the present total strength of the mounted Territorial regiments and of the Regular Cavalry; and what is the total number of horses available for their use?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe strength of noncommissioned officers and men of the Yeomanry on 1st April was 24,457, and of noncommissioned officers and men of the Regular Cavalry at Home 11,634. For the latter the present strength of troop horses is 10,270. No permanent establishment of horses is maintained for the Yeomanry, but as I stated in reply to the hon. Member yesterday, sufficient horses could be obtained on mobilisation.
§ Mr. TENNANTAll over the country.