§ MR. GUY BARINGI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will undertake that the promotion of officers in Regular battalions shall not be blocked by the temporary appointment of officers from the Special Reserve.
§ MR. HALDANEIt is only proposed to make such appointments on a small scale, and it is not anticipated that they will have any appreciable effect on promotion.
§ MR. GUY BARINGBut will not that involve the blocking of promotion? How can it be avoided?
§ MR. HALDANEWe have satisfied ourselves that it will not lead to the difficulty the hon. Member fears.