§ Major NEWMANasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he will inquire into the circumstances under which the papers of L. S. Bolton, No. 081561 Army Service Corps, have been lost; is he aware that, owing to their loss, Bolton, who has been recommended for a commission and is at present in the 3rd Company, Army Service Corps, Upper Norwood,. stands in danger of losing his chance of a commission; and will lie see that this does not happen while his papers are being found?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONInquiries made show that the form of application for commission of Private Bolton had not been lost, but was received by Bolton's commanding officer. This form has not yet been forwarded to the War Office owing to certain certificates on the form being. not yet completed.