§ 56. Sir SAMUEL SCOTTasked what were the reductions in small arm ammunition and general stores mentioned in the Army Estimates of this year; and whether any further reductions are contemplated?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Tennant)The reductions in the sums provided in Estimates for the current year under these heads are reductions in the expenditure necessary to maintain the reserves of stores and to supply the troops on the authorised scales. No reductions in such scales are involved, and I am not aware that any are contemplated in future.
§ Sir S. SCOTTHave the reserves been reduced?
§ Mr. TENNANTNo, Sir.
§ Mr. LEEWill the right hon. Gentleman give us his personal assurance that the Mowatt reserve is being fully maintained?
§ Mr. TENNANTYes, Sir, I can.