HC Deb 06 July 1920 vol 131 c1218
26. Mr. NEWBOULD

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the opinions expressed by recruits in their replies to questions on British Empire and citizenship in the examination for third-class certificates will be taken into account when deciding whether a certificate shall be granted or refused?

Mr. CHURCHILL

No, Sir; the knowledge of the subject possessed by the recruit will determine whether or not he passes.

Captain BENN

Will the curriculum showing what is meant by citizenship be laid upon the Table of the House, or in any way submitted to the opinion of the House?

Mr. CHURCHILL

That has nothing to do with this particular question. Of course it is in the power of the House to obtain any information that it desires.

Captain BENN

I am asking whether this new curriculum of Army education, defining what is meant by good citizenship, will be submitted to the opinion of the House of Commons?

Mr. CHURCHILL

There is no object in submitting it to the approval of the House of Commons unless the House especially desires it.