§ Major GLYNasked the Secretary of State for War what are the advantages of Albany Street barracks over Hyde Parks barracks for the exercise of cavalry; and why, from the point of view of economy, a battalion of Foot Guards is divided between Knightsbridge and another station?
§ Mr. SHAWAs regards the first part of the question, a regiment of Household Cavalry cannot be formed up, mounted or drilled dismounted in Knightsbridge bar racks, and there are a number of restrictions which prevent drilling in the park. There is insufficient room in these bar racks for training and recruits drill, the riding school is too small and there is no manege. These objections do not apply to Albany Street barracks. As regards the second part of the question, considerable capital expenditure would be involved in providing accommodation at one place sufficient for the whole of the battalion, which now has to be divided between Knightsbridge and Chelsea bar racks.