HC Deb 28 October 1912 vol 43 c21
33. Mr. BURGOYNE

asked if the appointment of assistant secretary (naval) to the Committee of Imperial Defence is now, and will in the future be, held by an officer belonging to the naval war staff?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The appointment is made by the Prime Minister on the nomination of the First Lord of the Admiralty. The present holder is a member of the naval war staff.