§ Major STEELasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the total strength of the Cavalry machine-gun companies now consists of two majors, one captain, and thirteen other ranks; and why is such a useless force being retained in Belgium?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI presume my hon. and gallant Friend refers to a cadre of a unit, consisting of demobilisable personnel, which with many others is awaiting passage to England for dispersal. Shipping facilities do not admit of all such men being brought home at once, but their shipment to England is proceeding as rapidly as possible.