§ MR. STACPOOLEasked the Secretary of State for War, If it has been decided whether the appointment of Principal Veterinary Surgeon in the Army is to be held for life, or only for a limited period like other Staff appointments in the Cavalry, which are held for five years; and, when he will be prepared to produce the new warrant relative to the Veterinary Surgeons which has been so long delayed?
MR. GATHORNE HARDY,in reply, said, that it had been decided that the Principal Veterinary Surgeon should be appointed for seven years, the same as the Director General of the Army Medical department.