Education Scheme

33.

Mr. Creech Jones
asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any further statement to make regarding the education scheme in the Army; whether any funds are available; and what kind of machinery has been adopted for the working of the scheme?

Mr. Stanley
I have nothing to add at present to the statement which I made in introducing Army Estimates. The Committee to which I referred has not yet submitted its report, but I hope to receive it very shortly.

Sir W. Davison
Can my right hon. Friend say what arrangements have been  made for teaching the troops French, as it is very important?

Mr. Thorne
Are the soldiers to be educated as to the cause of the war?

Mr. Stanley
A number of people have already volunteered, and certain hon. Members of this House have, I know, given addresses on that subject. If the hon. Gentleman would like to join them, he should communicate with me.

Mr. Thorne
If my education was what it ought to have been, I would willingly.

Viscountess Astor
Would the hon. Gentleman tell us what he thinks is the cause of war?