HOME FORCES (COMMAND).

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52. Major DAVIES

asked the Prime Minister whether any appointment has been made to the Command of the Home Forces recently vacated by Lord French?

Mr. MACPHERSON

The answer is in the negative.

Major DAVIES

Can my hon. Friend say whether the appointment of Sir Ian Hamilton is in contemplation?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I cannot make any statement on that matter.

Mr. H. SAMUEL

Before the Government come to a decision on this matter will they take into consideration the recommendation of one of the early Reports of the Select Committee on National Expenditure that the whole organisation of the Home Command should be reviewed, with a view to preventing overlapping of staffs, and consequent unnecessary expenditure?

Mr. MACPHERSON

All relevant facts will be brought to notice.