HC Deb 02 March 1920 vol 126 c267W
Sir F. BLAKE

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of demobilised officers who have expressed a wish to obtain permanent commissions in the Army; and whether he can say what percentage of the number are likely to obtain them?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I would refer my hon. Friend to the oral reply which I gave to-day to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Clackmannan and Eastern (Major Glyn). The majority of the applicants for permanent regular commissions have been demobilised, but it would entail much research to give accurate figures.