25. Lieut.-Colonel W. GUINNESSasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the number of major-generals on the Active List on 4th August, 1914, 11th November, 1918, and at the present time?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe number of major-generals on the Active List on the dates mentioned were: 4th August, 1914, 86; 11th November, 1918. 172; 12th December, 1919, 147.
26. Lieut.-Colonel W. GUINNESSasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the number of lieutenant-generals on the Active List on 4th August, 1914, 11th November, 1918, and at the present time?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe numbers are as follow: 4th August, 1914, 19; 11th November, 1918, 34; 12th December, 1919, 48. The increase is due to promotions as rewards for distinguished service in the field. Of these officers twenty-five are unemployed.