HC Deb 12 July 1926 vol 198 cc47-9W
Mr. SMITH

also asked the Secretary of State for War what is the earliest age at which a youth may join a junior division of an officers' training corps?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The earliest age is 13 years.

Mr. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for War if he can supply a list of the names and addresses of the 179 schools which are on the waiting list for the junior division of the Officer's Training Corps?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

As the list containing the names and addresses of the 179 schools on the waiting list is somewhat lengthy, I will send it to the hon. Member. I might add that it is not possible to state whether all of the schools on the waiting list are still desirous of forming contingents.

Mr. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can supply a list of the names and addresses of the 191 schools, colleges, and universities which furnished contingents to the Officers' Training Corps during the year 1925?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I would refer the hon. Member to the Monthly Army List (pp. 835–859) which contains the information in question.

Mr. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for War if he can give an analysis of the infectious illness of 3,660 members of the junior division of the Officers' Training Corps who were for this reason prevented from attending camp in 195?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

There are no records in possession of the Department from which the desired information could be furnished, as the boys in question did not attend camp. I might add that it would be erroneous to assume that the 3,660 members in question were ill. The great majority were "contacts" who are not allowed to attend camp owing to the risk of spreading infection.

Mr. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for War if he can supply an analysis of the money paid for grants, camps, pay of officers, etc., in connection with the Officers' Training Corps, junior and senior divisions, for the last available year?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The figures for 1925 are approximately as follow:

Senior Division.
Permanent Staff—Pay and Allowances:
£
Officers 7,500
Sergeant instructors 13,000
Camps:
Pay and allowances of officers 2,500
Camp grants 15,000
Efficiency, etc., grants 19,500
Junior Division.
Camps:
Pay and allowances of officers 6,500
Efficiency, etc., grants 34,500
Grants for additional training (Senior and Junior Divisions) 3,000