asked what are the names of the officers now serving in AA and BB batteries of the Royal Horse Artillery?

At the present time Captain Curling and Lieutenant Lanyon are serving with AA battery, which is ordered home from India; and Major Monkhouse and Lieutenants Ward and Gifford with BB battery, which is ordered home from South Africa.

What has happened to other officers who were serving in this regiment?

If the hon. Gentleman will put down a question I will tell him, as I have not got the whole destinations in my head at the moment.

How is it there are only two officers?

I have been asked a definite question as to the names of the officers in two batteries, and I have given a reply.

How is it there are not more?

I would prefer a specific question on that point.

The hon. and gallant Gentleman should really take the trouble to put down the question. If he thinks it is of sufficient importance to ask it is of sufficient importance to be put down.