§ 36. Major MOULTONasked the Secretary of State for War if he will consider the appointment of a chartered accountant as a permament member of the Army Council in order to advise the Council on financial matters?
§ Mr. WALSHI do not think this suggestion could be adopted with advantage. The Army Council already possess, and fully utilise, facilities for obtaining the best professional advice, including, when necessary, the advice of 233 chartered accountants. It would not be desirable to swell the size of the Council by the permanent addition thereto of specialist members.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HODGEDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that the appointment suggested in the question would contribute to economy?