HC Deb 20 June 1933 vol 279 cc645-6
32. Colonel CRUDDAS

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office how many regimental officers who have not qualified for staff or other specialist employment, who are now over age to do so and who are not passed fit for active service, are at present serving with the cavalry, Royal Artillery, and infantry, respectively?

Mr. COOPER

All regimental officers of the Regular Army who are serving have been passed fit for general service except those who are on temporary sick leave.

33. Colonel CRUDDAS

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether there is an annual medical inspection for general officers on the active list; and, if so, how many have been reported to be unfit for active service daring the last two years?

Mr. COOPER

All general officers on whom annual confidential reports are rendered are medically examined for the purpose of those reports. As regards the second part of the question, the answer is none.