§ 15. Major Sir EDWARD COATESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he is aware that corporals in the mounted military police at the front who have been serving with the Army in France since 1014, and would be recommended by their assistant provost marshal are not allowed to be promoted to sergeants; is he aware that men with only six months' service are promoted to sergeants in the new divisions; and will he permit men who have been serving at the front since 1914 to be promoted to the rank of sergeant in the new divisions if their assistant provost marshal can recommend them?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONIt has been found necessary to refer this matter to the military authorities in France. On receipt of their reply I will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend as soon as possible.