§ DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)asked the Secretary of State for War, Why the authorities have prolonged Colonel Dease's command of the Cavan Militia for an additional five years; and, why Major Kerr, of the Cavan Militia, after serving upwards of thirty years, is not retired?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster), in reply, said, the period of service of Colonel Dease had not been prolonged; but he was eligible for a prolongation of service if the Military Authorities thought right to grant it. They had power to do so in all cases where the officer had not attained 55 years of age.
§ DR. TANNERMay I ask if it is customary in connection with Militia appointments?
§ MR. W. H. SMITHI am hardly able to give an answer to the Question; but if the hon. Member puts the Question down I will endeavour to give him an answer.
§ DR. TANNERI beg to give Notice that on the Estimates I shall put this Question.