§ Major ADAMasked whether, in view of the deplorably low standard of education on the part of those endeavouring to qualify for commissions in the Army, as revealed by the report of the Director of Military Training, the Secretary for War will take steps to procure a sufficient supply of candidates of the former standard of intelligence?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe whole question is at present receiving the careful consideration of the Army Council.
§ Major ADAMWill the right hon. Gentleman tell us what practical steps he intends to take?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe practical steps which are to be taken are under my personal and close consideration, and that of the whole of the staff at the present time.