HC Deb 30 June 1899 vol 73 c1134

Address for "Return of the number of Commissions granted during each of the years 1885 to 1898, inclusive, specifying the numbers granted from the ranks (a) as Second Lieutenants; (b) as Quartermasters and Riding Masters: and also the number granted from other sources in (1) Engineers and Artillery; (2) Cavalry; (3) Infantry; showing percentage of those given under (a) to those granted from other sources."—(Mr. Pirie.)