HC Deb 19 July 1938 vol 338 cc1975-6
33. Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the anxiety caused to serving officers by the publication of unofficial reports of the scheme for accelerated promotion and consequent retirement of officers; and whether he is now in a position to make an announcement of the action proposed to be taken in this matter?

29. Sir Cooper Rawson

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he intends shortly to give effect to the recommendation of the Willingdon Committee on service and promotion in the Army?

Sir V. Warrender

My right hon. Friend will make an announcement on this subject as soon as possible.

Mr. Kimball

In view of the fact that the Secretary of State for War, answering questions in this House, said that he hoped to be in a position to make a statement very soon, may we hope that the question will be answered before the House rises next week?

Sir V. Warrender

I would not like to give a definite guarantee. There is a large number of questions affecting other Services besides the Army.