§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether non-commissioned officers in the Reserve offering themselves for re-engagement will be accepted, and, if so, whether they will hold their former rank in the regiments to which they are posted?
§ MR. BRODRICKSome sergeants have returned and will be gradually absorbed in the Establishment of that rank. An unlimited number cannot be accepted: the interference with the promotions of those who have continued to serve would be unfair.
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERArising out of the previous answer may I ask whether the returns will be made public in the House—will hon. Members have an opportunity of seeing them?
§ MR. BRODRICKWell, Sir, I did not propose to make them public, but I shall be ready to answer Questions upon them at any time.