§ Sir J. Smedley Crookeasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the desire of the French Government that we should increase our expeditionary force, he will give reconsideration to the suggestion that a second line Territorial Army be created which will be capable of releasing both the Regular first line and Territorial Armies for service overseas immediately on the outbreak of war?
§ Sir V. WarrenderAs my right hon. Friend has already informed my hon. Friend in correspondence, the creation of a second line Territorial Army is not considered practicable.