HC Deb 11 April 1922 vol 153 cc200-1
11. Lieut.-Colonel HILDER

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will give the total strength of the camelry corps in various parts of the Empire; and whether the question has been considered of modernising camel equipment with a view especially to reducing the weight of the present camel pack-saddle?

Sir R. SANDERS

The following is the strength of the various camel corps:

Somaliland:

Sudan:

India (including Aden):

The question of standardising camel pack equipment and of reducing the weight is now under consideration; trials have already been carried out and investigations are still proceeding.