HC Deb 26 April 1920 vol 128 cc870-1W
Brigadier-General CROFT

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps are now being taken to release temporary officers who are still holding senior ranks in the Army to the detriment of those who have chosen the Army as their profession?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The policy of the Army Council is to replace all temporary officers by regular officers, and this is being rapidly carried out. A few temporary officers have been retained to complete special work or because of their special technical qualifications, but they will be replaced as soon as possible.