§ 21. Colonel Errollasked the Secretary of State for War what facilities he has given for Regular Army officers not in the R.E.M.E. or R.E. to acquire the necessary training and industrial experience to be come technically qualified up to recognised professional standards; and what functions such officers would fulfil in the peacetime Army.
§ Mr. LawsonRegular officers, and indeed officers in general of various corps other than R.E.M.E. and R.E., have opportunities of improving their technical skill through the agency of courses and in the normal fulfilment of their duties. Technically qualified officers will be of the greatest value in the peacetime Army both in technical posts and as instructors. Whether or not the degree of skill acquired is up to recognised civilian professional standards must vary in individual cases.
§ Colonel Erroll:Will any reference to the technical officers appear in the forthcoming paper on officers' pay?
§ Mr. LawsonI could not answer that question.