§ 94. Sir J. D. REESasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether any rule has recently been introduced into the public service whereby the promotion of an officer against whom any proceedings are pending is prohibited; and whether, in view of the fact that the proceedings against Mr. Weston took nearly three, and those against Mr. Clarke nearly five, years before completion, he will cancel this rule, 1715 if it exists, in view of its effect upon public officers against whom charges are brought sometimes, as in the cases cited, without justification?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Harold Baker)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; but exceptional cases under this, as under other rules, can, of course, be considered on their merits.