§ Major ARCHER-SHEEasked the Under Secretary of State for War whether any steps are being taken to accelerate the promotion of the subaltern officers of the Royal Garrison Artillery; and whether he is aware that the block in promotion is causing hardship and discontent in this branch of the service, nearly fifty of these subaltern officers having about twelve years' service?
§ Colonel SEELYThe question of promotion in this branch is still under consideration.