§ Sir H. Morris-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for War why members of the Forces who are recognised for registration as architects by the Architects Registration Council, and who have been recommended by their commanding officers as suitable for transfer to the 42W Royal Engineers, are not being granted a transfer as they are not members of the Royal Society of British Architects; and whether he will review this decision so far as those who are members of the Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors are concerned?
§ Captain MargessonThe Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors was omitted in error from the list of societies to which candidates for transfer were required to belong, and this is now being rectified. My hon. Friend will appreciate, however, that the possession of architectural or engineering qualifications is not in itself sufficient for the grant of a commission in the Royal Engineers. A candidate must also possess powers of leadership and practical experience in engineering. The amount of experience required varies according to the particular appointment for which the selection is being made.