Mr. Here-Belisha is as much concerned* about the officer supply as in recruiting the ranks. He realizes that too many officers are ving the Army prematurely and the intake is not a sufficient balance.
He cannot apply the obvious remedy because of the promotion block and the sustained effort necessary to clear it. I think he knows that there is not a remedy under the present system and-that he will turn his talents to finding a suitable new one.
He cannot make a move at the moment because the whole subject is in the hands of the Willingdon Committee which has been sitting all summer and may have its recommendations ready by December.
There is no obstacle to prevent his beginning at the top and recent selections show that his influence on the Board is in the direction of choosing younger General Officers for appointments, The newspapers made a good deal of comment on the selection of Lord Gort at 51,2% vith the temporary rank of lieutenant-general.to look after
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