HC Deb 28 January 1943 vol 386 c627W
Mr. Granville

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that an officer who was promoted to captain in November, 1941, was demoted to lieutenant in April, 1942, when posted to a lower establishment, despite the fact that he was fully efficient and a qualified engineer; and whether he will consider substituting substantive rank after a period of three months acting in place of the present uncertain and unsatisfactory arrangements?

Sir J. Grigg

Without knowing the name of the officer referred to it is not possible to investigate the circumstances in which he was required to relinquish the acting or temporary rank of captain which he previously held. Presumably he was dealt with in the normal manner in accordance with the regulations then in force. As regards the second part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made on this subject on 10th November, 1942, of which I am sending him a copy.