asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether Lieutenant D. E. charles, late Army Pay Department, has been deprived of his commission without any form of trial or inquiry; and, if so, for what reasons?

Mr. Charles was an acting paymaster serving on a contract terminable at a month's notice, but holding a commission pro forma while so employed. His contract of service was terminated after due notice because after full experience he was found unsuitable for pay office duties, and his commission then lapsed. The case was fully inquired into at the War Office in the ordinary course.

Arising out of that absolutely unsatisfactory reply, I beg to give notice that I will raise this question to-day.