§ COLONEL DENNY (Kilmarnock Burghs)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War what are the conditions for entry of boys into the Duke of York's Military School, Chelsea; and whether he will inquire into the statements to the effect that children of soldiers at present serving in the Army, and holding good positions as non-commissioned officers, have been admitted in preference to sons of deceased soldiers, whoso circumstances entitle them to priority of entry, but which has been denied them.
§ * MR. WYNDHAMThe regulations for selection are set forth in Articles 1270 to 1272 of the Pay Warrant. They lay down that a preference is to be given to orphans. There is no reason to suppose that the Commissioners fail to carry out the instructions. If my hon. friend will give me particulars of the statements mentioned I shall be glad to inquire into them.