§ 33. Sir F. BLAKEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether any and, if so, what steps have been taken to provide for the regulated promotion of officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps, Territorial Force; and, particularly, whether he will arrange to give the charge of hospitals, which are lieutenant-colonels' commands, to senior majors of that force of twenty to thirty years' service when they have served abroad with distinction and are strongly recommended by their commanding officers?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe recommendations of the Committee appointed to report upon the promotion and pay of officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps have been complied with in accordance with the decision of the Government. In this connection I would refer my hon. Friend to Command Paper 8643, which was issued in January last. Duly qualified officers recommended for the posts, referred to in the second part of the question, are equally considered, and those best fitted for the command are appointed.