§ 26. Captain Pluggeasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give an undertaking that, after completing the reorganisation of the Army Higher Command, he will carry out equally extensive reorganisation of the present system of promotion of junior officers in the Army; and whether, in particular, he will reform the present regimental system which results in many officers remaining in the respective rank of lieutenant, captain, or major for more than 10 years despite evidence of particular ability?
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Hore-Belisha)I understand that the question of the promotion of junior officers in the Army has been examined by the Willingdon Committee.