§ 14. Mr. R. GWYNNEasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the block in promotion of sergeants in the Royal Artillery to staff rank; and whether he can take any steps to expedite promotion either by the grant of honorary rank or otherwise?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Tennant)I am not aware that there is at present any abnormal 2234 block in the promotion of sergeants to staff sergeants in the Royal Artillery.
§ Mr. GWYNNEWill the hon. Gentleman inquire?
§ Mr. TENNANTI have made inquiry, and I find that my opinion is not in accordance with that of the hon. Gentleman.