§ 71. Sir BERTRAM FALLEasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the age limit for officers wishing to sit for the Staff College examination presses hardly on those officers who are serving abroad; and if he can do anything to help those whose duties call them abroad, and keep them abroad, at Staff College entrance age?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSPerhaps my hon. Friend is not aware that an officer can sit for the Staff College entrance examination in whatever part of the world he is stationed.
§ Sir B. FALLEIs not my right hon. Friend aware that, if a man is abroad, especially if he is on active service, he does not get the advantage of tuition that he would obtain at home?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSBut I cannot bring him back for that purpose.
§ Sir B. FALLEWhy not extend the age limit in cases, for instance, in which officers are on service in China?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe age limit has been extended quite recently, and next year it is going to be one year older.