Oral Answers to Questions — Territorial Army (Yeomanry Regiments).

– in the House of Commons am ar 6 Chwefror 1939.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Dudley Joel Mr Dudley Joel , Dudley

asked the Secretary of State for War, what steps are being taken to increase the establishments and strengths of the Yeomanry regiments of the Territorial Army; and whether it is proposed to establish any additional Yeomanry regiments?

Photo of Sir Victor Warrender Sir Victor Warrender , Grantham

The establishment of a Yeomanry regiment of the Territorial Army was increased by 36 other ranks with effect from 1st November last, and, with a view to increasing the strength of these regiments, recruitment in excess of peace establishment is authorised up to 30 per cent. The formation of additional Yeomanry regiments is not contemplated.