§ 43. Mr. LUMLEYasked the Secretary of State for War what are the military reasons which require a garrison to be maintained in the island of Jersey?
§ Mr. WALSHThe battalion at Jersey is part of the establishment of the Regular Army at home, and is quartered at Jersey, mainly for reasons of economy, as barracks exist there, whereas no accommodation for an infantry battalion is available elsewhere at home.
§ Sir B. FALLEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are empty barracks at Portsmouth, and no sea to cross'?