§ Mr. ARTHUR STRAUSSasked the Under-Secretary of State for War how many men of the Paddington Rifles were in camp the first week, and how many the second week in 1911; and, if there was a large reduction, has he inquired into the cause?
§ Colonel SEELYThe general officer commanding reported that the strength of the battalion during the camp training was as follows:—
and that at the last field day the battalion turned out only 130 strong. The cause of the reduction in the second week was not reported.
Officers. Other Banks. First week 21 393 Second week 18 214