HC Deb 13 February 1940 vol 357 cc562-3
24. Mr. Ede

asked the Secretary of State for War the previous military experience of Mr. Charles Kingsley Scott, recently recommended for a commission, or what special technical qualifications he possessed which would justify granting him a commission other than by recommendation after service in the ranks?

Mr. Stanley

Mr. Scott had no previous military experience, and did not possess the qualifications required. He was so informed when his application was rejected.

Mr. Ede

On whose authority did this man obtain the uniform of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, as the man's statement was that he was at one time in the Grenadier Guards?

Mr. Stanley

I have not seen that statement. My only information is that he had no previous military experience. The only communication I have seen from the War Office is one in which they told him that as he had not the necessary experience he could not be appointed.

Mr. G. Griffiths

He was in the financial scouts' brigade, was he not?