§ COLONEL ARBUTHNOTasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government, before the next Session of Parliament, to institute an inquiry, by Royal Commission or by a Committee (not composed exclusively of War Office officials), as to what changes are rendered necessary by the abolition of purchase in the pay, allowances, and present and prospective advantages of the various branches of the Military Service, with a view to securing equal justice for, and promoting the efficiency of, all departments of the Army?
§ COLONEL STANLEYI can only say, in reply, that it is not the intention of the Government to institute any such inquiry.
§ COLONEL ARBUTHNOTgave Notice that he should take an early opportunity of calling attention to the subject.