§ Mr. STANLEY JOHNSONasked the Secretary of State for War whether, under an Army Order dated on or about 22nd June, 1918, colour-sergeants, instructors of musketry, and other ranks were promoted to second-class warrant rank; if so, whether they thereupon became entitled to pay at the rates appertaining to the higher rank to which they had been promoted; and, if not, what advantage or advantages accrued to such officers by their promotion?
§ Mr. FORSTERArmy Order 194 of 1918 laid down that certain appointments which formerly carried the rank of non-commissioned officer should in future carry the rank of warrant officer class 2. The rates of pay, however, remained as before, namely, those laid down for the particular appointments in the Pay Warrant. The advantages gained by the grant of warrant rank, apart from the higher status, were increased allowances, and eligibility for a higher rate of pension on discharge, if then qualified for pension.