§ 4. Sir CHARLES HENRYasked the Secretary of State for War whether in the case of soldiers who have served in the ranks and have received commissions, the 717 period they served in the ranks, under existing Regulations, is not taken into account when gratuities are granted; and whether he is prepared to modify these Regulations?
Captain GUESTThis change has already been made, after further consideration by the Government, as announced by Army Order IV., dated 11th February (Schedule paragraph 6).