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Army Reorganisation

Volume 92: debated on Friday 29 March 1901

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I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, before the special discussion on the proposed Army reforms takes place, he will furnish a Return or Memorandum giving the House information respecting the 120,000 men constituting the organised force to be held available for field service over sea, as set forth in the Return on to-day's Paper entitled Army Reforms.

The numbers which make up the 120,000 men are as follows:—

All ranks.
3 Army Corps108,777
3 Cavalry Brigades7,491
Line of Communication Troops4,000
Total120,268
I cannot assent to my hon. friend's Return, as the details are numerous, and our staff is already heavily worked.