HC Deb 17 November 1932 vol 270 c1283
34. Captain WATT

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether there are any officers in the Yeomanry who are qualified and willing to command a brigade?

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

Four ex-Yeomanry officers are qualified by rank for the command of a Territorial Army cavalry brigade. The question of their willingness to hold such a command has not arisen.

Brigadier-General NATION

May I ask why those officers were not offered the vacancy in the Yeomanry Brigade that recently occurred?

Mr. COOPER

Because another officer was considered more suitable for the post.