§ MR. PIRIETo ask the Secretary of State for War will he state the composition of the War Office Promotion 319 Board and the War Office Selection Board for employment of officers.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Brodrick.) The Promotion Board consists of Army Corps Commanders, and in addition two General Officers for each of the four arms—Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery, and Engineers. The Selection Board consists of the Commander-in-Chief, Adjutant-General, Quartermaster-General, Director-General of Ordnance, Director-General of Mobilisation and Intelligence, Military Secretary, Inspector-General of Fortifications, Director of Military Education and Training. The Inspector-General of Cavalry and Directors-General of Army Medical Staff and Army Veterinary Department are called in with regard to questions affecting their branches.