HC Deb 25 June 1877 vol 235 c201
MAJOR O'GORMAN

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether there is any Military objection to the presentation to the House of Commons, by Military Officers, of Petitions in favour of the publication, prior to the expiration of the present Session, of the long-expected Warrant regarding promotion and retirement?

MR.GATHORNE HARDY

In reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Waterford, I am sure with his experience of military discipline I need not point out that it would not be right for military officers to present Petitions to this House on the subject. If any officer wishes to make a complaint, and takes it to the Commander-in-Chief, it will receive every attention.