HC Deb 27 March 1879 vol 244 cc1858-9
MR. OTWAY

asked the Secretary of State for War, On which of the four Major Generals recently sent on service in South Africa will devolve the office of High Commissioner and the command of the Army there, in the event of Sir Bartle Frere and Lord Chelmsford ceasing to fulfil the duties of their office and command?

MR. ARTHUR MOORE

desired to be informed, Whether any of the four Major Generals sent out to aid Lord Chelmsford have seen active service in South Africa?

COLONEL LOYD LINDSAY

Major General Clifford is the senior Major General gone out to the Cape, and he has seen service in South Africa, having been engaged in the last Kaffir War.

MR. OTWAY

Will the command devolve upon Major General Clifford in the event of a vacancy?

COLONEL LOYD LINDSAY

Yes; as a matter of course, as senior officer.