§ Captain W. BENNasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can make a statement of the Government's policy in reference to ranker-officers?
§ Mr. BAKERasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the dissatisfaction which exists with regard to the pensions of ex-ranker officers and to the pledges given by Members in all parts of the House, he will be willing to reconsider his decision?
§ Mr. WALSHI regret I am not in a position to reconsider my decision, and I would refer the hon. Members to the replies which I gave on 12th instant, to which I have nothing to add.