HC Deb 28 June 1938 vol 337 cc1714-5
63. Colonel Sir Charles MacAndrew

asked the Secretary of State for War whether most seniority is invariably given to those university candidates for comissions who have taken honours degrees?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

No, Sir.

Sir C. MacAndrew

If a candidate for a commission takes his honours degree has he no advantage over a candidate who takes an ordinary degree?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Yes, he has a certain advantage in regard to whether he obtains a first or second class, but not otherwise. It is too complicated a matter to explain in answer to a question, but I will send my hon. and gallant Friend the particulars.