HC Deb 15 April 1947 vol 436 c7
14. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the average length of time taken to deal with applications for short service commissions sent in by officers stationed in West Africa Command.

Mr. Bellenger

Applications for short service commissions are not maintained by separate theatres or commands, and it is not, therefore, possible to state the average time for applications received from officers serving in West Africa Command.

Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

Is the Minister aware that cases have arisen where these applications have not been dealt with until nine months afterwards? Will he look into this particular matter?

Mr. Bellenger

If the hon. and gallant Gentleman will be good enough to give me particulars of any of these cases, I will certainly look into them.