Mr. Vaneasked the Secretary of State for War whether the war establishments of any British formation or unit in Syria or the Lebanon still includes appointments for area liaison officers, locally known as political officers; and what is the number and rank of such officers.
§ Mr. BellengerThere are at present six political officer appointments in Syria and Lebanon. Their ranks are as follows: One lieutenant-colonel, three majors, two captains. These officers are part of the military staff of His Majesty's Legation, Beirut.