§ MR. HUMPHREYS-OWEN (Montgomeryshire)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War at what date Lord Basil Blackwood, who appears in the Army List for March as holding the post of Deputy Judge Advocate to Her Majesty's Forces in South Africa, received this appointment, and whether the Government were aware when they made the appointment that he was a barrister of less than three years standing.
§ MR. WYNDHAMHe was appointed on the 15th February on the recommendation of Sir F. Jeune.
§ MR. HUMPHREYS-OWENCan the hon. Gentleman answer the last few words of the question?
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe hon. Gentleman seems to be confusing the Deputy Judge Advocate with the Deputy Judge Advocate General.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLDoes the Judge Advocate General appoint Deputy Judge Advocate General?
§ MR. WYNDHAMI believe so.