§ Sir R. Taskerasked the Secretary of State for War why so long a period exists between recommendation and gazetting the names of applicants for commissions in the Territorial Army?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe period between the receipt of the recommendation in the War Office and the gazetting of the appointment varies in each case according to the circumstances, as some recommendations require more consideration than others. The normal period is now 10 days, which I am satisfied is a reasonable one.