§ Lord BALCARRESasked the Secretary of State for War if he can state the number of Volunteer officers appointed to the West African Frontier Force and King's African Rifles, respectively, since the year 1900; and what number of Territorial officers are now serving with these two forces?
§ Mr. HALDANEFour officers of the Volunteer Force were appointed to the West African Frontier Force and King's African Rifles since 1900. None are now serving. There are at present four officers of the Territorial Force serving with these corps. They belong to the Yeomanry.
§ Lord BALCARRESasked the Secretary of State for War if any Volunteer officers serving in East or West Africa have recently been passed over for promotion; and, if so, whether such officers have held command of a company or station?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe Noble Lord's question is not understood. No officers of the Volunteer Force are now serving in the West African Frontier Force or the King's African Rifles.