§ 11. Sir G. Jeffreysasked the Secretary of State for War what is the policy of his Department as regards the continued granting, or otherwise, of temporary higher rank to officers holding certain commands and appointments.
§ Mr. StracheyIt is intended to introduce a peace promotion code under which the grant of temporary rank will be much less frequently necessary. This code cannot, however, be introduced until the size of the post-war Army has been finally determined. Meanwhile, the establishments of substantive ranks are reviewed from time to time.
§ Sir G. JeffreysIs not it desirable that some form of permanent rank should be 1535 given instead of temporary rank, and would not it be advisable to consider the re-introduction of brevet rank which is permanent, costs little and can be given as a reward for good service?
§ Mr. StracheyIt is considered important to introduce a permanent peace promotion code, and that will be dealt with.