§ Mr. WILKIEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War, whether ex-noncommissioned officers who have enlisted in the New Army are not eligible to receive commissions; and whether, in view of the practical training of these men, facilities will be afforded them to take up commissions?
§ Mr. TENNANTEx-non-commissioned officers are eligible for commissions in the new service battalions, and several have been commissioned already.