§ 16. Mr. WILLIAM YOUNGasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the feeling of unrest created throughout the country by recent occurrences in connection with the Army in Ireland, he will take the necessary steps to have the Regulations of 1st January extended with the view of securing to deserving and capable men of all classes equal opportunities of obtaining commissioned rank in His Majesty's land forces?
§ Sir E. GREYMy right hon. Friend is not sure what particular proposal his hon. Friend has in mind. The matter shall be considered.
Sir GILBERT PARKERIs it believed by the Government that capable and experienced men in all classes would behave differently from the Army officers who have upheld the honour and discipline of the Army—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Gentleman must know that that is not a proper question to ask.