§ CAPTAIN JESSEL (St. Pancras, S.)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War, if he could explain why the vacancy which occurred in November last in the rank of Veterinary Lieutenant Colonel has not been filled up; and whether it is usual to keep open appointments in the higher ranks of the Army Veterinary Department for so long a period.
§ *MR. WYNDHAMThere is no officer at present qualified under the regulations.