Major DAVIESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether it is intended at an early date to appoint a 2223W number of principal chaplains and assistant chaplains, representing the Church of England, Roman Catholic, and Nonconformist denominations; and, if so, whether he will give an assurance to the House that all these posts are given to chaplains who have had long service and experience at the different theatres of war and are, therefore, fully conversant with the needs of this important work?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONIt is proposed to make certain appointments of the character indicated. When chaplains are being selected to fill these posts, the considerations referred to by my hon. and gallant Friend will be borne in mind.