HC Deb 26 July 1915 vol 73 c1961
90. Sir CLEMENT KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Under-Secretary for War whether he can now say if the War Office have arrived at any decision regarding the question of pay and promotion of special lieutenants in the Reserve and Territorial Force Royal Army Medical Corps; and, if so, will he tell the House the result of the decision?

Mr. FORSTER

It has been decided to promote to the rank of captain all lieutenants of the Special Reserve and Territorial Force Royal Army Medical Corps who have given six months' mobilised service, with effect from 1st April last, and steps are now being taken to carry out this decision.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the same privileges will be extended to qualified dentists now holding the rank of lieutenant?

Mr. FORSTER

I think the dentists are serving under a special engagement. I do not think they are included in the officers to whom the question refers.