§ MR. RUNCIMAN (Oldham)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for 424 War whether officers formerly of Her Majesty's Regular Forces, who have served or who are serving in South Africa with the Imperial Yeomanry, colonial forces, or other corps, could, if properly recommended, be reinstated in their former branch of the service.
§ *MR. WYNDHAMOfficers who have retired cannot be reinstated without injury to the prospects of officers still serving; there would therefore be serious difficulties in carrying out the hon. Member's suggestion except in very special circumstances.