§ Sir A. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for War whether, with reference to a recent Army order, authorising the appointment of 20 temporary officers in the Corps of Royal Engineers for a period of five years, he would be pre- 2374W pared to recommend such temporary officers, if in all respects suitable, for permanent commissions?
§ Sir V. WarrenderA limited number of these officers may be selected for permanent commissions.