15. Mr. ROBINSONasked the Secretary of State for War why the number of employed colonels is 338 as compared with 301 in 1914, in view of the reduction in the numbers of other ranks to-day as compared with 1914?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe numbers quoted include India and certain employments under the Foreign Office, Air Ministry, etc. The number in receipt of full pay as colonels from Army Funds is 266 as compared with 264 before the War. The additional numbers necessitated by having troops on the Rhine and at Shanghai, and by the increased requirements of schools and technical establishments, have been met by reductions elsewhere.
§ Mr. KELLYCan the right hon. Gentleman state how many of these colonels have taken the place of civilians?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not arise from this question.