§ Mr. ASHLEYasked what number of vacancies of the rank of lieutenant there are in the Army Service Corps; how many second lieutenants are qualified for this rank; and why the vacancies have not been filled up?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe present number of vacancies in the rank of lieutenant is 17. Second lieutenants in the Army Service Corps are not promoted to the rank of lieutenant until they have completed three years' Army service, and have passed the necessary examinations, and also the probationary course in Army Service Corps technical duties. No second lieutenants are at present fully qualified for promotion.
§ Mr. ASHLEYIs it not a fact that up till quite recently all lieutenants had to have two years' service for promotion?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe hon. Member had better put down a question.