§ SIR GEORGE CAMPBELLI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what are the circumstances which have caused the recent change, making a classical language compulsory for candidates in the Army; and if he will produce Papers on the subject?
§ MR. E. STANHOPEIn accordance with the recommendation of the majority of headmasters of public schools, and with the full concurrence of the Civil Service Commissioners, it has been decided prospectively that elementary Latin shall be an obligatory subject for military candidates. I will consider whether any of the correspondence can, with advantage, be produced.