 A memorandum issued on the same day expanded on these points, and suggested that in the event of a future war, with the Expeditionary Force sent abroad, the Territorial Force would be mobilised as an organisation for "support and expansion", and after six months' training and home defence duties, would be able to volunteer for overseas service.The bill itself was formally introduced to the House of Commons on 4 March 1907.The subject was debated in the House of Lords on 21 March, where the proposed changed to the Militia were strongly opposed.