§ Dr. ADDISONasked the Secretary of State for War if he can state why Whit Monday was fixed as a day for the written examination for Certificate A of the Officers' Training Corps (Medical); and whether, in view of the fact that many candidates were prevented attending because of the day fixed, he can see his way to appoint another day, so that candidates may have an opportunity of taking Certificate A in time to enter for the examination for Certificate B in November?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Haldane)Examinations for Certificates A and B of the Officers' Training Corps are held simultaneously in all contingents upon dates which are arranged, after consultation with the university and public school authorities, to suit the convenience of the greatest number. It is understood that the last examination, held on Whit Monday, interfered but little with the ordinary work of the universities. The proposal to hold an extra examination in medical subjects would involve a similar concession as regards all the other subjects, and, in view of the extra labour and expense involved, is not regarded as practicable.