§ Mr. WARINGasked the Undersecretary of State for War whether there is any section of the King's Regulations which prevents general officers from emulating the example of certain admirals who have resigned in order to secure promotion for younger men; and, if so, whether some alteration will be made in the Regulations in order that generals of advanced years might have the same opportunities as their naval contemporaries of showing their public spirit?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy hon. Friend is under a misapprehension. During war time there is no establishment of General Officers, and there is unlimited power to496W promote supernumeraries. Moreover, pro-motion to and in the Generals' List is by selection not by seniority. The question of promotions, therefore, would not be in any way affected by the resignations suggested?