HC Deb 28 April 1910 vol 17 c764W
Sir JOHN ROLLESTON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the men of the Artillery stationed at Alder-shot have to turn out horses for Territorial units on Saturday afternoons as a punishment; and, if so, whether he will stop this practice, which tends to make the Territorial Force unpopular with the Regulars?

Mr. HALDANE

I am informed that no men of the Artillery have been required to turn out horses for Territorial units on Saturday afternoons as a punishment, and that when horses have been turned out batteries have taken it in turns to furnish them.

Sir JOHN ROLLESTON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether 1s. 6d. is charged for horses used by Territorial units for mounted drills at certain Cavalry and Artillery barracks, although 1s. is the price laid down by the War Office; and, if so, will he give instructions that the regulation relating to this matter be adhered to in the future?

Mr. HALDANE

The War Office has no information that the regulation has been broken, and I shall be very glad if the hon. Member will give me the detailed information to enable inquiry to be made into the matter.