HC Deb 29 February 1904 vol 130 c1225
CAPTAIN NORTON (Newington, W)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India if he can state whether the senior officers of the Indian Army are selected for Major-General's commands by a selection board in India, by the Secretary of State for India, or by the Commander-in-Chief in India or England.

MR. BRODRICK

These officers are appointed by the Government of India, on the recommendation of the Commander-in-Chief in India.