POLICEMEN & HISTORY.
BRITISH EXAMINATION.
MEMBER SCENTS PRUSSIANISM.
MINISTER NON-COMMITTAL,
United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received Dec. 8, 2.30 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 7. In the House of Commons the Labour member for Broxtower (Mr F. Seymour Cocks), inquired why candidates at the Police College examination in modern 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 (Secretory of State for Home Affairs), said the syllabus was determined by the Civil Service commissioners. The points mentioned were part of a test of knowledge of European affairs in relation to British historyMr 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 Herr Hitler’s agent in London to give instructions on the subject. (Laughter).
Sir John Gilmour made no reply.
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Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19124, 8 December 1933, Page 6
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