§ 2. Major DAVID DAVIESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the Army Council, without any pressure on the part of the New Zealand Government, authorised a reduction in the reinforcements from New Zealand; whether he can state when, and on what grounds, this decision was arrived at: and whether, in view of the existing conditions, when the need of reinforcements is greater than ever, the Secretary of State for War is pre pared to reconsider his decision in this matter?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Macpherson)The number of reinforcements periodically asked for from New Zealand are such as are found necessary to maintain in the field, at establishment strength, the formations which the New Zealand Government has placed at the disposal of the Imperial Government.
§ Major DAVIESCan the hon. Gentleman say whether the drafts are sufficient to keep the forces up to full strength?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI believe that is the case.