§ SIR CHARLES RUSSELLsaid, he would beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, Whether he has had under his consideration the case of the Majors promoted for distinguished service; and, whether he can concede their claim to be placed on an equal footing with the Lieutenant Colonels also promoted for distinguished service?
§ SIR JOHN PAKINGTONI hope, Sir, the hon. and gallant Gentleman will excuse me if I decline to answer his Question, which is not free from difficulty. The subject has been under consideration, and I hope, therefore, that the hon. and gallant Gentleman will excuse me if I postpone making a final answer.