HC Deb 21 February 1922 vol 150 cc1694-5
16. Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to make any reduction in the staff at Sandhurst for the training of cadets?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I do not think any immediate reduction in the instructional staff of 62 persons for 700 cadets is practicable but I am reviewing the whole position.

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

May I ask whether at the present moment there is a staff of 562 persons to look after 700 cadets?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The instructional staff number not 562 but 62.

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

I referred to the whole staff.

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I have said I am looking into the whole question.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

How is it that 12 cadets are considered sufficient for an instructor at the Royal Military College, while under the Education Department a teacher has to instruct 50 pupils?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

That question should not be addressed to me.