§ MR. J. W. MACLURE (Lancashire, S.E., Stretford)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to do anything to better the position of Staff Sergeants Major of the Army Pay Corps; and, whether any decision has been arrived at with regard to proposals submitted 12 months since?
§ THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT (Mr. WOODALL,) HanleyThis subject can only be considered in connection with the status of Military Clerks throughout the Army. It presents many difficulties, and, having regard to the Warrant very recently issued, dealing with Military Clerks generally, the Secretary of State finds that he is unable to make the further concessions which have been submitted to him in regard to clerks of the Pay Department.