§ MAJOR O'GORMANasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is intended that Lord John Taylour, who was in command of the 94th Regiment at Belfast, while the Court Martial on Captain Roberts was being proceeded 33 with, is to be placed in command of a Brigade Depôt: and, if so, whether, considering the evidence given before the Court Martial in question, relating to the noble Lord's conduct as commanding officer, his appointment to a Brigade Depôt will be delayed until the Motion of the honourable Member for Dundee has been discussed by the House of Commons?
MR. GATHORNE HARDYSir, Lord John Taylour, not being on half-pay, is not qualified to be appointed to a Brigade Depôt, and no such intention has been entertained.