HC Deb 25 June 1940 vol 362 cc288-9
11. Colonel Sir Edward Ruggles-Brise (for Colonel Arthur Evans)

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now in a position to state the result of the consideration which has been given to the recommendation made by the appropriate section of General Headquarters, British Expeditionary Force, to grant war substantive rank to all officers who were offered, in writing, and accepted such rank, before taking up particular appointments and commands?

Mr. Law

Instructions on this subject are in course of preparation and will be issued shortly. I will let my hon. and gallant Friend have particulars as soon as they are ready.