§ Mr. Costainasked the Secretary of State for War how many commanding officers in British forces in Germany have given instructions in writing to their officers to learn the German language, and after a period to take an examination on the subject; and when such orders were given.
§ Mr. ProfumoSo far as I am aware no such instructions have been given; but officers in Germany are given every encouragement and facility to learn German; and cash awards are made to all ranks who pass an examination at colloquial standard.