§ MR. ASHLEY (Lancashire, Blackpool)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether it is his intention before the end of the year to post regular adjutants to all recognised Territorial units, for which adjutants are allowed.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE,) HaddingtonAdjutants have been appointed to almost all recognised units for which adjutants are allowed, and no doubt all will be posted by the date referred to. Regular officers are in almost all cases being selected for these important appointments, but under certain circumstances it has been decided that officers of the Territorial Force may be considered for appointment if recommended by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
§ MR. ASHLEYCan the right hon. Gentleman state what are the special circumstances which justify him in departing from the usual practice?
§ MR. HALDANEThat is for the General Officer Commanding to consider. There may be some extremely competent officer in the Territorial Force whom it may be desirable to appoint.