§ General McCALMONTasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the Deputy Minister of Munitions has recently been appointed from the rank of colonel to the temporary rank of major-general without pay or allowances; whether he will state the military duties performed by this officer that make this rank essential; and whether this appointment carries with it the claim to honorary rank on retirement under the Royal Warrant?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, in virtue of his position as member of the Munitions Council in charge of the important group of Departments known as the Warfare Group. The answer to the last part is in the affirmative, subject to the rules governing the grant of honorary rank in such cases.