§ 19. Captain FULLERasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware of the widespread feeling that the Cardwell system is in urgent need of review; and whether it is proposed to bring it into line with modern requirements?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Douglas Hacking)I am not aware of the feeling to which my hon. and gallant Friend alludes but, as I said in reply to his similar question of 6th December, if he cares to write to me and explain his point I would endeavour to give him an answer.
§ Captain FULLERIs my right hon. Friend not aware that not only in this country but in India also there is a feeling that this system has become a dangerous anachronism and inimical to an efficient organisation for the Army?
§ Mr. HACKINGNo, Sir, I am not aware of that feeling.
§ Captain FULLERIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment.