asked the Secretary of State for War what rank is held by the Director of Army Education

Brigadier.

Does not this put him somewhat at a disadvantage when dealing with colleagues in other Services who, I believe, hold a higher rank?

I am aware of all the factors in this case.

:I am sure that the right hon. Gentleman is aware, and no doubt the officers concerned are acutely aware of it, so is he doing anything about it?

I cannot tell the hon. Gentleman about this now. It is impossible.

I consider it to be a very handy rank.