§ Sir D. Kaberryasked the Secretary of State for War what was, at the latest convenient date, the total number of officers and other ranks, respectively, in the Army who have current applications through their commanding officers for release to be a candidate at a parliamentary election and who are now awaiting a decision.
§ Mr. ProfumoThere are no applications from officers awaiting a decision. The application of one other rank is at present under consideration.