§ 71. Mr. GRAYasked the Secretary of State for War whether the Army Council, when reappointing Colonel Cobb to his present position, was aware that, despite all casualties during the War and since, the field of selection remaining at that date comprised 350 valuers, of whom over 100 were ex-service men, many of whom had served; and whether the claims of the members of the staff were considered before the appointment was made?
§ Mr. WALSHI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Edinburgh East (Mr. Hogge) on 26th ultimo. All relevant considerations and claims were borne in mind in making the appointment referred to.