asked the Undersecretary of State for War whether any list is kept at the War Office of officers placed on half-pay, owing to age or other reasons, who have applied for re-employment; if so, how many names does the list contain; and will he give the name of the special officer to whom the keeping of such list is entrusted or to whom inquiries with a view to re-employment should be addressed?

The names of all unemployed officers are noted in the Military Secretary's Department. There are many lists arranged in accordance with the rank and qualifications of the officers concerned, but I do not think it is desirable to give a total. Inquiries as to re-employment should be addressed to the Secretary of the War Office,

Has the hon. Member who put this question retired to safer ground or has he left the Army