HC Deb 22 April 1937 vol 322 cc1921-2
68. Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for War the total number of rankers in the British Army promoted to commissioned rank in the years 1935 and 1936, respectively?

Sir V. Warrender

The figures are:— 1935, promotions to quartermaster 88, others 29, total 117; 1936, promotions to quartermaster 111 others 36; total, 147.

Mr. Davidson

Under the new regulations will there be more opportunities for rankers to obtain commissioned rank?

Sir V. Warrender

I do not know what the hon. Member means by new regulations.

Mr. Davidson

The regulations recently agreed to by the House which the Secretary of State said would bring about improvements in the Army.

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