§ 20. Mr. EVELYN CECILasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that reluctance has been shown to sign Army Form E 624 A, with reference to the transfer of Territorials to other corps or units, because, though a guarantee is given for continuance on transfer of the same pay or allowances, no guarantee is given for retention of the same rank; and whether he will guarantee that rank will be retained?
§ Mr. TENNANTI cannot guarantee that in every case rank will be retained, 351 but I will consider the point raised by the hon. Member. I may point out, however, that if a man on transfer receives the same pay he would normally also retain the same rank. I would remind the hon. Gentleman that signature to this Army Form is purely voluntary.