§ SIR CHARLES RUSSELLsaid, he would beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, Whether Majors promoted for distinguished service will be allowed brevet rank as Lieutenant Colonels after eight years' service; as in the case of Lieutenant Colonels, who, under the existing warrant, are promoted to the rank of full Colonel after eight years' service?
§ SIR JOHN PAKINGTONsaid, in reply, that this was a question regulated by Royal warrant, and he had no power with I regard to the promotion of these officers beyond what the terms of the warrant might permit. In 1864 this question was considered by Lord De Grey, who decided to adhere to the existing terms of the warrant; but, from inquiries he had made, he was disposed to think that the subject might fairly be re-considered, and he should accordingly give it his best attention.