§ Mr. SWIFTasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the concession which has been granted to members of the veterinary profession belonging to the 1665W Civil Services, i.e., the Board of Agriculture, the D.A.T.I. (Ireland), the Indian Civil Service, etc., whereby those with five years' service will, on joining the Army Veterinary Service, be given the rank of captain, will be extended to experienced members of the profession who have relinquished lucrative private practices in order to serve their country in the Army Veterinary Service?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt has not been considered necessary to extend this concession to all members of the veterinary profession of five years' standing, who have been appointed to temporary commissions in the Army Veterinary Corps. Their qualifications and status in the veterinary profession are, however, taken into consideration in selecting them for appointments in which higher rank is a necessity.