§ Mr. O'GRADYasked the Secretary of State for War whether his Department is considering any change of policy with reference to the command of Service or Reserve battalions of the New Armies; whether it is proposed to exclude all but professional soldiers from such commands; and, if so, is it intended to extend the same policy to the Territorial and Colonial Forces?
§ Mr. FORSTERNo, Sir, the Army Council are not considering any change of policy in the direction suggested.