HC Deb 18 June 1895 vol 34 c1380
MR. R. W. HANBURY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, although a considerable addition has recently been made to the strength of the Royal Artillery, the number of vacancies to be filled at Woolwich Academy has been reduced this June from 60 to 40; and, if so, on what grounds?

*MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

The changes recently made in the Royal Artillery have only caused an increase of seven officers, and have, therefore, no bearing on the number of admissions to Woolwich, which have been reduced solely on account of the number of cadets passing out for commission being largely in excess of requirements.