§ General CROFTasked the Undersecretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the "Gazette" of 8th March and to the honours granted to non-Church of England chaplains; and whether these awards were recommended by the general officer commanding armies and the general officer commanding lines of communication, as is the case with Church of England chaplains?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONNo recommendations for services in the field are accepted by the Army Council unless supported by the Commander-in-Chief in the field, who in turn receives his recommendations in all cases through the recognised channels.