§ 10. Mr. DOBBIEasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office on what date the appointment of the present military secretary to the Secretary of State for War was made; the date on which he took over his duties and the period for which his appointment has been made; and the date on which the previous holder of the appointment took 1518 office, the length of the term of the appointment, and the date on which it was terminated?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)The present military secretary was selected, and his appointment announced in the Press, in November, 1933. He assumed the appointment, which is for four years, on 1st June, 1934. His predecessor held the appointment for the usual term of four years from 1st June, 1930.