HC Deb 16 February 1954 vol 523 c1804
31. Mr. M. Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for War what rank is held by the Director of Army Education.

Mr. Head

Brigadier.

Mr. Stewart

Does not this put him somewhat at a disadvantage when dealing with colleagues in other Services who, I believe, hold a higher rank?

Mr. Head

I am aware of all the factors in this case.

Mr. Stewart

I am sure that the right hon. Gentleman is aware, and no doubt the officers concerned are acutely aware of it, so is he doing anything about it?

Mr. Head

I cannot tell the hon. Gentleman about this now. It is impossible.

Mr. Shinwell: Does the right hon. Gentleman regard the rank of brigadier as being very low at the War Office?

Mr. Head

I consider it to be a very handy rank.