§ Mr. AMERYasked the Secretary of State for War the total strength, according to the latest returns, of the Officers' Training Corps, in the senior division and junior division, respectively?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe strength on 1st April was:—
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— Contingents Officers. Cadets. Senior Division 23 196 6,170 Junior Division 162 509 20,758 185 705 26,928
§ Mr. AMERYasked what percentage and what total number of members of the Officers' Training Corps have taken commissions in the Special Reserve and Territorial Force in 1911, 1912, and 1913, respectively; and what percentage and what total number attended camp in each of those years?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe information is as follows:—
— Special Reserve. Territorial Force. Commissions Taken. Percentage. Commissions Taken. Percentage. 1911 159 .67 * * 1912 213 .87 343 1.41 1913 285 1.06 449 1.66 * Figures for 1911 not available.
— Total Number Attending Camp. Percentage. 1911 12,634 53.26 1912 12,828 52.39 1913 13,209 48.93
§ Mr. AMERYasked which of the Officers' Training Corps are adjutants and instructors posted, and which have instructors only?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe information is as follows:—
- (a) Contingents which have adjutants and instructors:—Belfast University, Cambridge University, Durham University. Glasgow University, University of London, Oxford University, Birmingham University, Bristol University, Royal Agricultural College, Dublin University, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Royal Veterinary College of Ireland, Edinburgh University, St. Andrew's University, Royal (Dick) Veterinary College, Leeds University, Manchester University, Nottingham University, Sheffield University.
- (b) Contingents which have instructors but no adjutants:—Aberdeen University, Aberystwyth University College, Bangor University College, Reading University College. Eton College contingent also has an adjutant whose pay is borne by the funds of the contingent.