Captain, BROWNasked (1) the Secretary of State for India whether British Cavalry charged Afghan troops in the recent fighting, reformed their ranks when through the hostile force, and then charged back again; and, if so, whether he can give the names of the regiments concerned, the name of the commanding officer, and any further details of this action; and (2) asked the Secretary of state for War whether a Cavalry charge took place in the recent fighting against the Afghans; and what regiments took part in this charge and if he can give any further details of the action?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe hon. Member no doubt refers to a Press message from Peshawar, which appeared in the London newspapers of the 31st May, reporting a charge near Dakka by British Cavalry.2274W No official account of this occurrence has yet been received, and no further details are known beyond what has appeared in the newspapers.