§ Viscount WOLMERasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the sense of injustice felt by bandmasters of the Line and foreign service battalions at their being shut out from all chances of obtaining commissioned rank; and whether, in view of the services performed by bandmasters and of the fact that many of their pupils have obtained commissions, he can see his way to grant greater facilities for promotion of bandmasters in the Line and foreign service battalions in the future?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe establishment of Directors of Music has recently been increased from three to ten, and appointments will be made by selection from among bandmasters throughout the Army.