§ MR. LONSDALE () Armagh, Mid.beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Army cadets and officers entering for examinations experience difficulty because officially prescribed text-books are out of print; and whether he will give an assurance that the obstacles thus interposed in the way of officers pursuing their military studies shall be removed.
§ *THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, GuildfordI am aware that certain text-books are under revision owing to changes in Army organisation and duties. Owing to the heavy pressure of the war it has not been found possible to proceed with the revision as rapidly as could be wished, but every effort is being made to push on the work as speedily as possible.