MR. PIKE PEASEI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, with a view to encourage present officers to continue in, and fresh officers to join, the new Territorial Force, he can see his way to accelerate the granting of honorary rank after twelve years service instead of fifteen years, as at present?
§ MR. HALDANEHonorary rank will not be given in addition to substantive rank in the Territorial Force. Brevet promotion for distinguished service in the field or for meritorious or distinguished service of an exceptional nature other than in the field will however be granted. As I have already informed the House, officers now holding honorary rank in the Yeomanry or Volunteers will retain it on transfer to the Territorial Force.