§ Captain CLIVEasked the reasons for the creation of a new appointment described in Army Estimates as retired officer employed as messing adviser at the War Office; what are the new duties to be performed by this officer; why the total cost is put down at £800, though the salary is to be only £300, besides pension; and who is to be the first holder of the appointment?
§ Mr. ACLANDI am not in a position to add anything to the answer I gave to a similar question on the 5th of this month.
§ Captain CLIVECan the hon. Gentleman say when the name of the officer will be announced?
§ Mr. ACLANDThe name will be announced in due course. I cannot give the date.
§ Captain CLIVEWill he give his whole time to the office?
§ Mr. ACLANDI think so; yes.