§ MR. BIGGARasked the Secretary of State for War, Why Major Kerr has been appointed to assist in training the recruits of the 4th Battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, while there are Subalterns available for the duty; and 1106 whether he would appoint a young man, instead of an old Militia Officer with upwards of thirty years' service?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONHonorary Major Kerr was called up to drill the recruits on the recommendation of the officer commanding the battalion because there was no subaltern officer available.