§ MR. ASHLEYI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to send any officers to attend a course at the cavalry school of Saumur; if so, how many officers, and of what rank, will proceed there; and will all expenses be defrayed from War Office funds.
§ MR. HALDANETwo cavalry lieutenants are attending a course at the cavalry school at Saumur which commences this month. The question of the allowances which will be made to these officers is receiving consideration.
§ MR. ASHLEYAre we to understand that officers who desire to make themselves efficient by this means will have all their out of pocket expenses?
§ MR. HALDANEwas understood to reply that the whole matter was being considered.