HC Deb 11 March 1918 vol 104 cc56-7W
Mr. WATT

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that there are many subaltern officers in training reserve battalions desirous of serving on one of the various fronts who have not had an opportunity of so doing since they received their commissions, often more than two years ago; that these officers, because they happened to be in hospital, or on courses, or otherwise, when they were originally ordered overseas, seem to have been overlooked in after drafts when they were available; and will he take steps to utilise without delay the services of such men?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I can assure the hon. Member that these officers have not been overlooked. All fit officers are sent out as soon as their services are available.