§ 65. Sir G. Mitchesonasked the Secretary of State for War what proportion of officers of the Royal Engineers are engaged in civil or semi-civil work; and what steps he is taking to increase the 787 number of officers in the Royal Engineers?
§ Sir V. WarrenderSeventy-two regular Royal Engineer officers are now employed in civil or semi-civil work, that is, about 7 per cent. of the strength. Pending adjustment of the Royal Engineer establishment consequent upon the transfer to the Royal Artillery of the anti-aircraft and coast defence lights, the shortage is being reduced by the appointment of officers to temporary commissions for five years.