§ 11. Mr. BUTCHERasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been directed to the services rendered by officers commanding Special 2062 Reserve battalions in this country during the War in training troops and sending drafts for service abroad; whether any adequate recognition of the work and services of these officers has yet been given; and whether he will take steps to ensure that the work and services of these officers shall be suitably recognised by promotion or otherwise?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe Army Council is filly aware of the good services rendered by these officers, some of whom have already been rewarded. Further recommendations recently submitted by the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief are now under consideration.
§ Mr. BUTCHERMay I rest assured that the services of these distinguished officers are not being lost sight of?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI can give that assurance to my hon. and learned Friend.