§ Major GLYNasked the Secretary of State for War whether it is intended in the organisation of the Territorial Force to refuse acceptance of Territorial Force battalions that have been able in the past to find the necessary recruits, which have a great tradition enhanced by service in the recent War, and which can easily be kept up to the necessary establishment; 1074W whether the War Office appreciate the fact that in Scotland the joining up of unit and unit in any scheme of reorganisation is a matter that cannot be lightly undertaken unless the traditions and historical associations of various clans and districts are given full consideration: and whether, before finally deciding upon the abolition or combination of units, a conference will be assembled where the position may be clearly stated?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI can assure my hon and gallant Friend that the local difficulties are appreciated and the proposed scheme of reorganisation of the Force has been submitted to the county associations for their remarks and suggestions before any final decision is taken. As a result of the War, it is no longer necessary to maintain all the units which existed for coast defences, and this involves the conversion of a number of battalions to other arms to meet the requirements of the reconstructed Territorial Force. I have reserved a final opportunity of reviewing the whole position of the units selected for disbandment, after receiving the various representations which are being made.