HC Deb 31 October 1916 vol 86 c1515
6. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that in the Candaian units officers are gazetted full lieutenant on first appointment, and that there are many second-lieutenants in the other units who have served since the early months of the War and have received no promotion; and whether he has considered the advisability of promoting all second-lieutenants to be full lieutenants after completing one year's service?

Mr. FORSTER

The facts as regards Canadian units are as stated by the hon. Member. In the British Army the promotion of officers to lieutenant depends on vacancies, and it is not proposed to alter this.

Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

Under the existing system are there not glaring anomalies?

Mr. FORSTER

I think that is very possibly the case.