HC Deb 02 April 1914 vol 60 cc1375-6W
Major HOPE

asked the Under-Secretary for War why in the Gazette of 24th March Colonel H. B. Williams, D.S.O., general staff officer, second grade, Headquarters Irish Command, was temporarily appointed general staff officer, first grade?

Mr. McKENNA

A request for this appointment was made by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Ireland, and the appointment was made on the recommendation of the Chief of the Imperial General Staff.