§ 24. Mr. C. WHITEasked the Secretary of State for War the number of Army officers of all ranks on full pay; how many of these are on actual military service; and how many are employed in administrative posts?
Captain GUESTThe total number of Army officers of all ranks on full pay at present is 113,305. There is no Return available showing exactly how each of these officers is employed, and the preparation of such a Return would involve a great deal of labour and research, which the Departments concerned are not in a position to undertake.
§ Colonel ASHLEYIs not this number of officers very excessive as compared with the non-commissioned officers and men still serving in the Army?