§ MR. RADCLIFFE COOKE (Newington, W.)asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is intended that Sergeants of Volunteers, if recommended by their Commanding Officers, should, on retirement after 10 years' service, be permitted to retain their rank and wear their uniform; and, if so, when an official communication to this effect will be made to officers commanding Volunteer Corps?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. E. STANHOPE) (Lincolnshire, Horncastle)There will appear in the new edition of 62 Volunteer Regulations, which is now being printed, a Rule authorizing sergeants of Volunteers retiring after 10 years' service, if specially recommended by their Commanding Officers, to retain their rank and wear their sergeants' uniform, with the distinguishing badge which denotes honorary members of the Force.