HC Deb 13 July 1908 vol 192 cc396-7
MR. ASHLEY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether an officer of the Royal Horse Artillery who takes up the appointment of adjutant in the Territorial Artillery will, on vacating that position, be entitled to be posted back to a Horse Artillery Battery.

MR. HALDANE

If not promoted in the meantime such an officer will be considered for re-appointment to the Horse Artillery.

MR. ASHLEY

Have they a right to re-appointment?

MR. HALDANE

Nobody has a right.

MR. ASHLEY

Will the right hon. Gentleman get Horse Artillery officers to take these appointments in the Territorial force?

MR. HALDANE

The Regular officers have shown a magnificent spirit in coming forward so far.