§ MR. BARRAN (York, W.K., Otley)asked the Secretary to the Treasury, If he can inform the House whether the decision of the Treasury on the case of the Civil Service Writers, which has been under consideration for over twelve months, will be made known before the close of the Session?
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.)I must point out to my hon. Friend that I am not responsible for the fact that this matter has been under consideration for over 12 months. It is a very difficult question to settle satisfactorily; but I think I can safely promise that a statement bearing upon it will be made before the close of the Session.