§ 5. Captain Pluggeasked the Secretary of State for War what is the present system of promoting officers in the Territorial Army; whether he is satisfied with it, or whether he intends any revision?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe general system is promotion into vacancies in establishments by seniority subject to efficiency. The answer to the last part of the question is "No, Sir"
§ Captain PluggeIs my right hon. Friend satisfied that the system of promotion in the Territorial Army is as efficient as his own revised system of promotion in the Regular Army?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaIn the circumstances, I think it is as satisfactory as the conditions can make it, but needless to say, if my hon. and gallant Friend can suggest any improvements, I shall be very glad to have them.
Lieut.-Colonel Sir A. Lambert WardIs it not the fact that the system of seniority, plus a certifying examination, has worked very well up to the present?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI have always understood so.