§ MR. CARLILEOn behalf of the noble Lord the Member for the Thirsk Division of Yorkshire, I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether it is possible for Yeomanry officers to qualify for promotion to the rank of field officer by attending a course at Netheravon instead of being attached to a regular cavalry regiment if they so elect.
§ MR. HALDANEOnly senior Yeomanry officers who are in possession of certificates qualifying for the rank of major can attend the Cavalry School for a refresher course. At present the necessary facilities do not exist at the school to enable more Yeomanry officers to attend. Further, it is considered that attachment to a Regular cavalry regiment is more beneficial to them.