§ 61. Sir C. WARNERasked what percentage of the old Regular Army battalions and Cavalry regiments in France are now being commanded by lieutenant-colonels, what percentage by majors, and what percentage by captains; if all these officers commanding battalions are receiving the pay and allowances of lieutenant-colonels in command of battalions; what percentage of companies in these battalions are being commanded by lieutenants; and if the Secretary of State for War will recognise the advisability of giving these officers the rank of the positions they hold?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt would require a good deal of laborious investigation to arrive at these percentages, which, moreover, would vary from day to day. I would remind my hon. Friend that the subject was dealt with in the recent Debate on Army Estimates. I then informed the House of certain steps which had been taken in the direction desired by my hon. Friend, and, as I indicated, the whole matter is receiving further consideration.