§ Mr. Anstruther-Grayasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the number of regular lieutenant-colonels and majors retired solely on account of age during the last six months; how many of those expressed a wish for further employment in the Regular Army; and in how many cases has re-employment been offered?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe answer to the first part of the question is two lieutenant-colonels and five majors. Of these, three majors have been re-employed, and one major is registered for re-employment. The others have not applied for re-employment.