§ Mr. Kingasked the Secretary of State for War how many officers in the Dorset Regiment now stationed in Japan have applied for a Regular commission in the Army; and how long they have been kept waiting for a reply.
§ Mr. BellengerOnly one application has been received; it was dated 18th January last, and was forwarded to India, to arrange for the officer's attendance at a selection board. The results have not yet230W been reported. I am looking into the case.