§ 28. Mr. BASIL PETOasked the Secretary of State for War the number of places for officers in the staff colleges at Camberley and Quetta; the total number of officers in the British and Indian armies below the rank of colonel; and when any addition was last made to the buildings and teaching staff at each establishment?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThere are 57 places to be filled each year at the Staff College, Camberley, and 53 at Quetta. The total number of officers in the British and Indian armies below the rank of colonel on 1st January, 1925, was 16,313. Two officers have been added to the pre-war teaching staff at Camberley since the re-opening in April, 1919, and quarters for 21 married officers have been added. Questions as to additions to the teaching staff and buildings at the Staff College, Quetta, should be addressed to my right hon. and gallant Friend the Under-Secretary of State for India.
§ Mr. PETOHas the right hon. Gentleman any intention of snaking the staff college accommodation adequate to meet the needs of the Army at the present time?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThat, of course, is one of the questions 1105 which has to be and is being considered, but financial limits are imposed here as elsewhere.