§ 19. Mr. A. R. W. Lowasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisfied that officers in Malaya who are required to undertake increased responsibilities in connection with the campaign against the guerillas are given promotion with increased pay.
§ Mr. ShinwellOfficers in Malaya are serving on standard field force establishments. The gradings of appointments are assessed on a responsibility basis.
§ Mr. LowDoes that mean that where a post carries a higher responsibility than the substantive rank of the officer carrying out the job, a higher rank or temporary rank can be given?
§ Mr. ShinwellIf the post carries a higher responsibility, it is generally assumed that it carries a higher rank.