§ Mr. RUPERT GWYNNEasked the Prime Minister whether Mr. W. G. C. Gladstone, of Hawarden Castle, who has lately been appointed His Majesty's lieutenant for the county of Flintshire, is serving, or has served, in the Territorial Forces?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI believe that Mr. Gladstone has done no military service. I may say that my Noble Friend the Secretary of State for War, whom I consulted, came to the conclusion that as military experience was very fully represented on the Flint Territorial Force Association, Mr. Gladstone, with his considerable territorial connection and influence, would be acceptable as president of the association.
§ Mr. R. GWYNNEAre we to assume, then, that he has been appointed on any other qualification than the hereditary one?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe hon. Member must assume nothing of the kind. Mr. Gladstone has been selected as the fittest person for the appointment.
§ Sir GEORGE YOUNGERWill the right hon. Gentleman state whether it is now to be understood that the terms of the Royal Warrant which have prevented many nominations being accepted are now abandoned?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir.