§ 32. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Secretary of State for War what units of the Army are stationed at Malta; and whether it is proposed to make such changes in respect of the future as will avoid the duty of garrisoning Malta?
§ Mr. SHAWThere are at present in Malta two British infantry battalions and one Maltese infantry battalion together with ancillary troops. Two additional infantry battalions, which form part of the normal establishment of the troops in Malta, are temporarily serving in Palestine. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEAre there any changes in contemplation in the disposition of the forces?
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEAre there any changes, whether of a striking character or not?