§ Mr. Finlayasked the Secretary of State for War the percentage of regimental commands held by Regular commanding officers in the Territorial Army; and what is the policy in regard to selection for such commands as concerns the proportions from the Regular Army and Territorial Army, respectively.
§ Mr. HeadAt present about 22 per cent. of the lieutenant-colonels' commands of the Territorial Army are held by Regular officers. It is the policy to appoint a Territorial officer to command whenever a suitable officer is available.