§ Captan BOWYERasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Mr. Cuthbert Knight, late of the 390W Dorset Regiment, applied in April last year for a permanent commission in His Majesty's Army; that frequent inquiries have been made with regard to the progress of his case since then; that no information has been given of any sort by the War Office; and whether, in view of the fact that Mr. Knight is being completely prevented by the uncertainty of his position from making any plans for the future, he will definitely state whether a permanent commission will or will not be granted to this officer?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am informed that there is no record of Mr. Knight having himself made any inquiries regarding an application for a permanent Commission. His case has been represented by the hon. and gallant Member who was informed, on the 3rd September last, that Mr. Knight had not been selected for appointment. The claims of Mr. Knight were carefully considered, but his qualifications, when compared with those of other candidates, were not sufficient to earn him a place on the selected list. This is, of course, no reflection upon him or upon his services. We have been guided by an elaborate system of marking for months of service at the front, decorations for fighting exploits, wounds, etc.