HC Deb 13 June 1928 vol 218 c984
42. Sir WILFRID SUGDEN

asked the Secretary of State for War the manner in which quartermasters of the Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Army) are appointed; whether the appointment is a whole-time appointment; and what percentage of the number of such quartermasters are ex-regular Royal Army Medical Corps non-commissioned officers?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)

As regards the first part of the question, the officer commanding the unit, after consultation with the County Association, forwards a nomination for the appointment, through the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, to the Wax Office. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative. As regards the third part, 35 per cent. are ex-regular Royal Army Medical Corps warrant or non-commissioned officers.

43. Sir W. SUGDEN

asked the Secretary of State for War how many quartermasters of the Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Army) possess the qualification of pharmacist; and whether offers from qualified pharmacists of their services in this capacity will be considered by the Army medical authorities?

Mr. COOPER

None of the quartermasters at present in the Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Army) possesses the qualification of pharmacist. If a qualified pharmacist were recommended for appointment as quartermaster, his claim would gladly be considered by the War Office. But at present there are no vacancies for such appointments