§ Mr. HORNIMANasked the Secretary of State for War whether the scheme now in force for the veterinary establishment of the Territorial Army is that proposed by Veterinary Major-General Thompson, or whether an amended scheme has been approved; whether departmental and attached officers as well as unattached have been appointed; if so, how many; whether it is proposed to appoint only officers who have been in the Regular Army service; and whether civilians with active military service are eligible?
§ Mr. HALDANENo scheme for the veterinary establishment of the Territorial Force was proposed by Major-General Thomson. The formation of a Territorial Army Veterinary Corps is now under consideration, and pending such formation veterinary officers on joining are posted to the unattached list. The total number on this list is 89. There are no officers of the Regular Army employed with the veterinary service of the Territorial Force. Civilians with active military service are eligible for commissions as lieutenants if qualified veterinary surgeons.