§ Mr. LEWIS HASLAMasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the existence in certain regiments or battalions of agreements by which the men have undertaken jointly and severally not to apply for commissions; and whether, in view of the fact that such agreements have the effect of preventing the application for commissions of men with public school and university education, he will in the interests of the Service make representations with the object of getting these men collectively to agree to cancel such undertakings?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe Army Council has no knowledge of the existence of any such undertaking.
§ Sir J. D. REESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether officers who have held temporary commissions during the present War will be eligible for commissions on the conclusion of hostilities in the general reserve of officers in a like manner with those granted to officers of 1381W irregular corps who served in South Africa and come under Article 683 of the Royal Warrant for Pay and Promotion; and will temporary officers who have held the rank of captain on active service during the present War for not less than twelve months retain their rank if subsequently granted commissions in the general reserve of officers?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe questions raised by the hon. Member have not been lost sight of, but in view of the important considerations involved it will be some time before any decision can be announced.