§ 14. Mr. Edeasked the Secretary of State for War how many soldiers serving in the ranks have received commissions since 3rd September, 1939; and how many commissions have been granted to other persons?
§ Mr. StanleyThe number of commissions other than as quartermasters granted to men after enlistment in the ranks is 3,472, and the number granted to other persons is 8,142. Of the latter, 5,258 were given through the Army Officers Emergency Reserve, and 1,828 were in the Royal Army Medical Corps and Royal Army Chaplains Department.
§ 15. Mr. Edeasked the Secretary of State for War what specific subjects form 355 the basis of the recommendations on which soldiers serving in the ranks are considered for commissions?
§ Mr. StanleyApart from the technical arms, for which appropriate technical qualifications are required, no specific subjects are prescribed. Selection is based on personality, power of leadership and intelligence.