HC Deb 01 August 1911 vol 29 cc169-70
Sir RANDOLF BAKER

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he can now make any statement with regard to the recent order as to the employ- ment of sergeants instead of sergeant-majors as the permanent staff of the Yeomanry?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Colonel Seely)

It has been decided to revert to the system in force before the recent changes in regard to the appointment of the permanent staff of the Yeomanry, but it will, of course, be made clear that no instructor will be retained or appointed who is not efficient in every respect.

Sir R. BAKER

When may the order be expected?

Colonel SEELY

At once.

Mr. HARRY LAWSON

How will sergeants who came in under the new order be affected?

Colonel SEELY

They will stay on for now. The change will not be retrospective.