Major- General Sir J. DAVIDSONasked the Secretary of State for India what was the number of British battalions and cavalry regiments stationed in India before the War; and what is the present number?
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§ Mr. MONTAGUBefore the War—9 British Cavalry Regiments; 51 British Infantry Battalions. Now—8 British Cavalry Regiments; 45 British Infantry Battalions. There are, in addition, to be 5 Companies of Armoured Cars.