§ Sir G. Mitchesonasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the need at this moment of experienced senior 2266W officers, he is prepared to suspend the retirements during the remainder of the present year of senior officers which otherwise would take place under the provisions of the Army Order, published in August, 1938, before the aggravation of the international situation following on the crisis of last September?
§ Sir V. WarrenderI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon, South (Sir H. Williams) on 27th June last.