§ 39. Mr. Stokesasked the Secretary of State for War who is responsible for the selection of personnel in M.I., 1 X; and how many officers serving on the staff of that Department had fighting experience during the last war?
§ Captain MargessonThe selection of staff officers for service in War Office branches, of which M.I.1(X) is one, is the responsibility of a Selection Board composed of senior representatives from each of the principal military departments of the office. At the present moment one of the seven officers in this branch served in the last war.
§ Mr. StokesIs the Minister satisfied that proper appointments are being made for that department?
§ Captain MargessonYes, Sir, I am satisfied that that is the case.