§ Mr. GOLDSMITHasked the Under secretary of State for War, whether he was aware that many Yeomanry officers were unable to attend the courses of instruction owing to the inconvenient time of the year at which these courses were held; that the alternative system of detachment for a fixed period to Cavalry regiments was for many reasons unsatisfactory; and whether he would consider the possibility of arranging for more frequent courses of instruction to be held either in connection with the annual training or at more convenient times of the year?
§ Colonel SEELYThe points brought to notice in the question have been under the consideration of the Army Council for some time past, and it is hoped that the arrangements promulgated by the War Office on 2nd March will meet the points raised. The courses in commands will be arranged by the General Officers Commanding-in-Chief, according to the requirements of the Yeomanry officers in their respective commands. As an alternative to these courses in commands, courses at the Cavalry School and Mounted Infantry School have been arranged.
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINECan the right hon. Gentleman say what arrangements have been made for Yeomanry officers?
§ Colonel SEELYCertain arrangements have been made, some of which have been communicated and others of which I will communicate to the House if the Noble Lord will put down a question.