§ Captain Ellistonasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the resentment caused by the removal of officers from the active list as a result of adverse reports which make only vague suggestions of incapacity; and whether he will amend Army Form B 194 (2), so that the reporting officers will be required to state how long they have known the officer recommended for retirement and any definite failure on his part in regard to enforcement of discipline, efficiency of administration, individual training, collective training and general character and conduct?
§ Captain MargessonI cannot accept the suggestion that officers are removed from the active list as a result of adverse reports which make only vague suggestions of incapacity. Army Form B.194E, to which I assume my hon. and gallant Friend refers, requires the reporting officer to give details of the length of time the latter has known the officer recommended for retirement and the grounds on which the report of unsuitability or inefficiency is based.