§ SIR HENRY TYLERasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether the Gentlemen Cadets of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich have, this term, been deprived of two small intermediate meals, to which they had previously been accustomed; whether this has been done from motives of economy or retrenchment; and, whether, since the interval between 7.55 A.M. for breakfast, and 2.15 P.M. for luncheon, is larger than is desirable for growing youths undergoing constant exertion, mentally and bodily, he will inquire whether the scale of charges already paid for board and education may not be sufficient to admit of a better arrangement?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONSome variation has been made in the hours of the principal meals in the interests of the cadets themselves and on the recommendation of the medical officer. This has involved the abolition of two small meals, but the luncheon has been improved. It is not anticipated that any saving will result from the change. I may add that the cadets are understood to be pleased with the new arrangement.
§ SIR HENRY TYLERasked whether the noble Marquess did not think that the interval between 7.55 A.M. and 2.15 P.M. was too long for growing youths, who were constantly employed, to go without food?