§ There is one other branch of Army reform upon which I must say a few words, and that is the medical service. I had the advantage last year of the assistance of several of the best medical practitioners in London in drawing up a new scheme for the Army Medical Corps. The features of that scheme are increased pay, increased number of officers, and we further give zealous officers opportunity for study, and we propose to provide the means for it in London if possible. We are carrying out by examinat on the principle of promotion by merit, which is all-important in the medical service. We hope by the interchange to bring these officers into close touch with civil schools. We shall produce a gradual change in quartering, that an officer may occupy the same quarters, where possible, for two years. We desire to attach him to a battalion, and give the officer a home at the beginning of his service. I know an hon. friend of mine has given notice of a Motion on this subject, and I believe I shall be able to satisfy him that anything that 398 the wide experience of civil practitioners can bring to bear on the new system, has not been lost sight of in drawing it up.