§ 26. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Secretary of State for War what arrangements are made to enable time-expired 1024 warrant officers and senior noncommissioned officers to extend their period of service in suitable cases.
§ Mr. ShinwellSoldiers who have completed 22 years' Colour service may be allowed to continue to serve for a year at a time beyond 22 years, provided that there is a vacancy, and that they are medically fit and recommended. Subject to the same conditions, warrant officers Class I may be allowed to extend their service beyond 22 years for as long as is necessary to allow them to complete five years in the rank of warrant officer I.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonIs it not a fact that many of these men with long experience are at present being denied the opportunity of carrying on with their service?
§ Mr. ShinwellAs it happens, there is a surplus of warrant officers and senior N.C.O.s in infantry, and we must have regard, all other things being equal, to the need for promotion.