§ Mr. R. MORRISONasked the Secretary of State for War if it is the practice of his Department to sanction the promotion from non-commissioned officers to the rank of warrant officer, Classes 1 and 2, of men who have not educationally qualified?
§ Mr. WALSHThe rule as to educational qualifications is waived only in very exceptional cases where, owing to the exigencies of the Service, a non-commissioned officer has had no opportunity of presenting himself for examination.