HC Deb 05 March 1912 vol 35 cc329-30W
Mr. PEARSON

asked how many examinations and courses have been held in musketry during the last eighteen months to qualify Territorial officers for a captain's certificate; how many officers entered for the examination without going through the course, and how many were succcessful; how many succeeded in passing the examination after going through the course; and how many went through the course and afterwards failed in the examination?

Colonel SEELY

Thirteen local courses of musketry have been held in commands during the last eighteen months to qualify Territorial officers for the rank of captain: November, 1910, 4 courses; April, 1911, 4 courses; September-October, 1911, 5 courses. Summary of results:—

Passed in examination without going through the whole course 60
Failed in examination without going through the whole course 21
Passed in examination after going through course 273
Failed in examination after going through course 21