MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEasked if the annual grant for the officers' training corps of Glenalmond and Fettes Colleges has been withheld owing to these two corps having been unable to do more than three days in camp on account of the inclemency of the weather; and, if so, whether he will reconsider his decision?
§ Colonel SEELYYes, but in view of the appeal which has now been received on their behalf, the question of making some special grant is under consideration.
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is causing considerable friction in the north and that it is a very genuine case?
§ Colonel SEELYYes, I understood it did cause comment. As I say, the matter is under consideration. Six schools did stay out all the time.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe Noble Lord can give his information by letter.