ARMY—THE VETERINARY DEPARTMENT —PROMOTION.

HC Deb 15 August 1881 vol 264 c1918

MR. GRAY

asked the Secretary of State for War, What is the rule regulating the promotion of officers in the Veterinary Department of the Army; and, whether promotion is habitually given according to seniority or otherwise?

MR. CHILDERS

Sir, the Regulation governing the promotion of veterinary surgeons is in these words— Promotion shall be solely by selection on the ground of ability and merit, due consideration being given, however, to length of efficient service. In the case of equal merit, preference is given to length of service.