§ Sir G. STRICKLANDasked the Secretary of State for War whether a decision has been arrived at as to the organisation of the King's Own Malta Regiment as at present constituted or as to the revival of the Malta Militia; and whether the War Office is considering a reversal of the policy which disbanded the militia?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe principles of the organisation of the King's Own Malta Regiment have been decided and the regiment has been constituted. The only questions outstanding are questions of detail. The revival of the Malta Militia is not contemplated.