§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Secretary of State for War how many British officers are to take part in the recently sanctioned courses of military instruction with the French Army; how long it is estimated these courses will last; and what will form the basis of selection?
Sir L. WORTHINGTON EVANSFour officers will attend courses of instruction at French military schools this year; they will be selected, on the basis of their records, from among candidates who possess a thorough knowledge of the French language. The courses will last seven or eight weeks.