HC Deb 27 July 1908 vol 193 cc865-6
ASHLEY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War on what principle the selection of officers to attend foreign manœuvres is based; whether any grant is made to defray expenses and whether extra leave beyond the ordinary is granted for this purpose.

MR. HALDANE

As a rule a very limited number of permissions to attend foreign manœuvres are available and a selection has to be made from the very large number of applicants who wish to be present. In selecting officers to attend preference is given to those who have special linguistic or professional qualifications. Grants in aid of travelling expenses are occasionally made and attendance is regarded as a duty and not as leave.

MR. ASHLEY

Do they got ordinary leave in addition to extra leave?

MR. HALDANE

Oh yes.