§ EARL WINTERTONI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the exclusion of Yeomanry officers from the courses at the cavalry school has given rise to widespread dissatisfaction; and if he will consider the advisability of so increasing the accommodation of the school as to render it sufficiently large for the accommodation of both Regulars and Yeomen.
§ MR. HALDANEAs I have already explained to the House, it is considered that attachment to a Regular cavalry regiment is more beneficial to Yeomanry officers than attendance at the cavalry school.
§ VISCOUNT HELMSLEY (Yorkshire, N.R., Thirsk)Has the right hon. Gentleman taken steps to find out the opinions of Yeomanry officers as to whether they do or do not obtain more valuable knowledge at the schools?
§ MR. HALDANEThe General Staff are constantly in communication with Yeomanry commanders.
§ EARL WINTERTONBut has the right hon. Gentleman consulted the Yeomanry Association on this point?
§ MR. HALDANEWe have a Yeomanry Committee.
§ VISCOUNT HELMSLEYIs the abolition of the school due to a desire for efficiency or for economy?
§ MR. HALDANEThere has been no abolition. The school is required for cavalry officers.
§ VISCOUNT HELMSLEYDoes the right hon. Gentleman consider attachment to a cavalry regiment produces greater efficiency than a school?
§ MR. HALDANEI am so advised.