POLICE EXAMINATION.
Do Questions Indicate Prussianism? United Presa Assn.—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright. (Received December 8, 2.30 p.m) LONDON, December 7. In the House of Commons, Mr E. S. Cocks inquired why candidates for the Police College examination in modem history were required to give special attention to Frederick the Great, the rise of Prussia, Bismarck, the Union of Germany, and the ambition of Louis XIV. Sir John Gilmour said that the syllabus was determined by the Civil Service Commissioners, and the points mentioned were part of a test of knowledge of European affairs in relation to British history books. Mr Cocks: "Is it intended to inculcate Prussianism, or will the paper include the execution of Charles I. and the Downfall of the Kaiser? Are you arranging for Hitler's agent in London to give instruction on the subject?” (Laughter). Sir John Gilmour made no reply.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 939, 8 December 1933, Page 7
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