§ 24. Mr. BUTCHERasked the Prime Minister whether effect has yet been given to the announcements recently made as to the promotion of officers to substantive or temporary rank; and, if not, whether steps for this purpose will be taken without delay?
§ Mr. TENNANTArrangements are nearly complete for effect being given to the announcement which I made in the Debate of 22nd April.
§ Mr. BUTCHERWhat will be the position of officers who are killed in action, and who are entitled to this substantive or temporary rank, and who have not yet received it?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe arrangements are not yet completed.
§ Mr. BUTCHERI will put another question down.