§ 65. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he could give an assurance that Civil servants who have served in the Army and have been discharged, and have resumed their former posts, shall be given at least an equal chance of promotion with those who have not served; and that conscientious objectors who have refused to serve shall in no case be promoted over the heads of those who have served?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe selection of officers for promotion rests with the heads of the Department concerned in each case, and I feel sure that they will take into account the record of service rendered during the War in making their selection.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERWill the right hon. Gentleman answer the last part of the question?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThere are a great number of questions. We must get on.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERThe last part of the question has not been answered.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI thought I had answered it. I said they take into account the record of service. If there is no record of service it is not taken into account.