§ MR. O'REILLYasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether, now that the Army Regulation Bill has passed its Second Reading, he will take steps to stop exchanges from full to half pay, by private arrangements between officers, for money considerations, or at least to carry out the Queen's Regulation now in force on that head; and, whether, when promotion above the rank of Captain is made by selection, the selection will be confined to officers on full pay, or will extend to those on half pay, especially those whe have been compulsorily placed on half pay?
§ MR. CARDWELLIt is not intended to alter the practice which has hitherto 658 prevailed until the new regulations consequent upon the passing of the Bill shall be issued. Promotions by selection will not be limited to officers on full-pay, but will include officers on half-pay.