§ Commander BELLAIRSasked the Secretary of State for War the reason for reducing the establishment of officers of Territorial Forces from 28 to 21 provided not more than 21 go to camp annually; whether it is essential to have 1700W a full complement of officers to run companies in a battalion at other times than at annual camp; and whether the extra seven are any expense to the State?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe reduction in question was made in the interests of economy. It is not considered essential, though it might, no doubt, be desirable, that the establishment should exceed 21, whether for the purpose of the annual camp or otherwise. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.