HC Deb 07 August 1896 vol 44 c94
CAPTAIN NORTON (Newington, W.).

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War how many names of candidates for the next examination for Army Medical Staff in August have been received; and, what are the completed ages of these candidates?

*THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

Thirty-one candidates have applied, their completed ages varying from 22 to 27 years, with an average of 24 years and eight months.