HC Deb 06 July 1920 vol 131 cc1218-9
27. Mr. KENYON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to place a soldier or an educationalist at the head of the Army Educational Corps?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The Army Educational Corps is under the Department of the Chief of the Imperial General Staff, which Department will administer the corps.

Major MACKENZIE WOOD

Will the education officers be competent?

Mr. CHURCHILL

They will be very carefully selected.

Major WOOD

Will it be necessary for them to, have any previous training in teaching?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I think that is a question of which I should have notice. It does not arise out of the question on the paper.