HC Deb 15 July 1903 vol 125 c694
MR. ORR-EWING (Ayr Burghs)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will explain why young officers are sent out to join their regiments in India for the first time during the summer months; and whether the same consideration can be extended to commissioned officers as exists for the rank and file, who only embark during the trooping season.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Lord STANLEY,) Lancashire, Westhoughton

It has been decided to send young officers to India during the trooping season only.