§ 39. Sir E. COATESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War how many sergeant-majors and quartermaster-sergeants who had retired and were on pension previous to the War, but who on the outbreak of War immediately re-enlisted, has subsequently been appointed to the position of quartermaster to any of the newly-raised regiments, and to act as such during the period of the War?
§ Mr. TENNANTOne hundred and five warrant officers and non-commissioned officers who wore on pension and who re-enlisted at the outbreak of War have been appointed temporary quartermasters for the period of the War.