§ Colonel Carverasked the Prime Minister if he is able to announce a decision as to whether officers of the three fighting Services, whether discharged on account of wounds, physical disability, or medical grounds, will be allowed to retain the highest temporary rank held, provided they have held such rank for a period exceeding three months and that their services have been satisfactory?
§ Mr. AttleeSo far as the Admiralty is concerned the matter raised in my hon. and gallant Friend's Question is still under consideration. My right hon. Friend the First Lord of the Admiralty will communicate with him as soon as a decision has been reached. In the case of the War Office and the Air Ministry regulations are being prepared and will be issued shortly.