THE MARQUESS OF AILESBURYMy Lords, I beg to ask His Majesty's Government whether it is a fact that men who had failed for the Imperial Yeomanry when that force was first raised, on account of not being sufficiently proficient in riding, have been debarred from again competing, although many have in the interval devoted time and money to improving their horsemanship; and, if so, why.
LORD RAGLANin answer to the noble Marquess, I have to inform him that we have no knowledge of men being debarred for the reason mentioned in his question. No orders have been given to that effect. The matter rests entirely with the recruiting officer, subject to approval. If a case is brought to forward I shall be glad to make inquiries.
§ House adjourned at ten minutes past Eight of the clock till To-morrow, half-past Ten of the clock.