asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the Stanhope Committee on the promotion of officers in the Army has presented its report in the case of arms of the service other than the infantry; and what steps are proposed to carry out its recommendation?

The committee which has been dealing with this question has recently presented its report, and with regard to the Royal Artillery I hope next week to be in a position to give an outline of the decisions taken. As regards other arms the recommendations are still under consideration.

If I put down a question say in about a fortnight's time, will my right hon. Friend then be able to give further details about the scheme?

With regard to the Royal Artillery, I think I could give a reply on Tuesday.

What about the other arms?

With regard to the other arms, I would not care to give a reply at the moment.