[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."]
think that your correspondent " Private No. 70" will find himself in a very small minority, for I believe that the greater number of officers and men of the Volunteer Force are very glad indeed to hear that at the end of this month Section D will cease to exist. The present number of drills for efficient men in Sec- tions A and B is reduced to a very small number, and, as you point out in your leading article, commanding officers are to be given discretionary powers to reduce the number still more. In these circumstances it is almost inconceivable that there can be any men who cannot undertake the obligations of Section A or B. If, however, there are men whose work is of such importance or whose health is so bad that they cannot fulfil those obligations, then it is for the efficiency and general welfare of the Volunteer Force that they should cease to be members. During the last few months many battalions have been discharging officers and men who were merely on their "paper strength," and they are.now in a much more healthy condition. The next step should be a reason- able medical examination to get rid of those who are not fit for the work by reason of their age or other disabilities.—I am,
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