CAPTAIN AYLMERasked the Secretary of State for War, When the two vacant majorities in the 5th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment will be filled up; and, whether the three senior Captains are not qualified for promotion?
§ MR. CHILDERSSir, in reply to the hon. and gallant Gentleman, I have to say that the two vacant majorities in the 5th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment will be filled up in a few days. Until then I must ask the hon. and gallant Gentleman to excuse me if I decline to state the qualifications of the gentlemen seeking promotion.