§ SIR WILLIAM HART DYKEasked the Secretary of State for War, What are the precise terms under which a Captain who has purchased his Troop, and who will be promoted to the rank of Major on July 1st, can then retire; and, whether he will, on retirement, in the rank of Major, receive back his purchase-money in full, together with the retiring pension, which it is announced will be granted to non-purchase Captains who will be similarly affected and promoted by the Royal Warrant, which is to come into force on July 1st?
§ MR. CHILDERSAn officer in the position described by the right hon. Baronet's Question will be able either to accept a major's voluntary retirement according to the new scale, or, at his option, to exercise his rights as a captain under the present Warrant.