§ 55. Captain CUNNINGHAM-REIDasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what percentage of the mechanised field brigades of Royal Artillery are commanded by officers who previous to their present appointments had not had regimental 1382 experience of mechanically-drawn artillery?
§ Mr. HACKINGFifty per cent., Sir.
§ Captain CUNNINGHAM-REIDIn view of the fact that these are very technical and therefore important positions, is my right hon. Friend satisfied with these proportions?
§ Mr. HACKINGYes, Sir.