HC Deb 19 July 1916 vol 84 c1007
35. Mr. WATT

asked whether the late Major Wright, who was in charge of the establishment at Grove Park, was granted leave of absence in May last at his own request or whether his absence was enforced by the War Office; if the latter, will he say what was the reason of such enforcement; and was the management of Grove Park found to be in an unsatisfactory condition?

Mr. FORSTER

Lieutenant - Colonel Wright obtained leave in the ordinary way, and I am glad to reassure my hon. Friend that his apprehensions are unfounded. I am informed that the management of Grove Park has been quite satisfactory.

56. Mr. WATT

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the board of three or four officers who pass candidates at Grove Park make the strongest point in the viva voce examination of the capacity of the candidates to play polo and ignore entirely the results of the examinations in the subjects taught by the various officers; and will he therefore see that the expense incurred in teaching the various subjects at Grove Park be abandoned in view of its inutility?

Mr. FORSTER

I am informed that the statement which has been made by my hon. Friend, and upon which the first part of his question is based, is without foundation.

Mr. WATT

May we take it that the men at Grove Park are perfect in the eyes of the War Office?

Mr. FORSTER

I did not say that.

Mr. WATT

That is the effect of the answer.