HC Deb 10 January 1916 vol 77 c1279
37. Mr. KING

asked whether the number of divisions contributed by this country to the land forces of the Allies has reached or has exceeded the limit laid down by the Secretary of State for War on 25th August, 1914; what definite undertakings, if any, have been given by this country to maintain a definite number of fightiog men in the field; and what is the number of battalions which have to be in training or in reserve in order to make good losses or wastage in the field abroad?

Mr. TENNANT

My hon. Friend must be aware that it cannot be in the public interest to give this information.