§ Mr. NEEDHAMasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether it is intended that officers in command of third-line Territorial Force battalions who have been recommended for promotion to the rank of lieutenant-colonel are to be promoted to that rank with full command pay; and, if so, when will this policy be carried into effect?
§ Mr. FORSTEROfficers in command of third-line Infantry units will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel if approved as suitable to command the third-line depot, the establishment of which has been increased. The command pay will not be that assigned to a battalion, as these units are depots.