§ MAJOR RASCHI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, with refer- 826 ence to paragraph 210 of Militia Regulations, will he, taking into consideration the fact that a large proportion of Army recruits pass through the Militia, be prepared to grant a few appointments on the Recruiting Staff to officers of Militia?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANThere are very few appointments on the Recruiting Staff; and as such appointments require a previous knowledge of the Service and a certain amount of seniority and experience, Militia officers cannot be selected. Almost all the recruiting officers of the Regimental Districts are Adjutants of Militia; but it is not considered desirable to give these appointments to Militia officers. The Permanent Staff, who do recruiting work, are under the Adjutant's orders.