§ 101. Mr. Bossomasked the Secretary of State for War why Army tradesmen carrying non-commissioned rank who now gain promotion for length of service only are thereby debarred from gaining more rapid promotion due to diligence and proficiency, in the new peace time shadow scheme.
§ Mr. M. StewartAlthough some tradesmen are not subject to the shadow scheme, it is not the case that their prospects of promotion are reduced in consequence; on the contrary, their prospects of promotion are more favourable. Promotions are normally to fill vacancies in establishments, but for some tradesmen promotion by length of service in the trade offers better prospects and quicker promotion.