ARMY CHANGES DEFENDED
'We Aim at Decentralisation' (Eeceived 6, 8.45 a.m,) LONDON, Dec. 4. In presenting prizes to the ^Manchester Regiment, the Secretary of State for War, Mr L. Hore Belisha, declared that the recent army changes might disappoint some but they brought hope to many. Field-Marshal Sir Cyril Deverell and General Sir Harry Knox had set a fine example in retiring to facilitate the promotion of younger mCnl The new appointments could only be regarded as unconventional if rotation were taken as the standard. "We left deliberately some of the best fighting soldiers in their commands," said Mr Belisha, ''as it is right that they should spend their days •nong the troops. they may one day have to lead in the field. These eommanders will, however, be associated with the iormation of policies. Thus the responsibility will be shajed among those inside and outside the Army Council. We aim at decentralisation and to give those leading the troopS the maximum of responsibility and those on the General Staff the maximum of freedom from the details of administratiofi."
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 62, 6 December 1937, Page 7
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