HC Deb 09 May 1912 vol 38 cc725-6W
Mr. WALTER GUINNESS

asked whether, in view of the expense to which officers are now put in preparing for the examinations for promotion from lieutenant to captain and from captain to major, the War Office will consider the re-establishment of garrison classes?

Colonel SEELY

The commanding officer is responsible for the systematic and efficient instruction of officers under his command in all professional duties and for their due preparation for examinations for promotion. It is considered that the assistance of private tuition should not be necessary. It is not proposed to re-establish garrison classes.