asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the number of Regular lieutenant-colonels and majors due to retire during the next six months solely on account of age; how many of these have expressed a wish for further regular employment in the Army; and in how many cases is it intended to grant this request?

The answer to the first part of the question is one lieutenant-colonel and four majors. Up to the present, three of the majors are earmarked for re-employment. No applications have been received from the other officers.