§ CAPTAIN NORTONI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War if he can state whether the Army Pay Department has been able to cope with the extra labour imposed upon it in connection with the wives and families of Reservists; and, if not, whether it is proposed to take steps to deal with the pressure of work.
§ * MR. WYNDHAMAs I have already explained to the House, considerable diffi- 928 culty was experienced in October and November in dealing with the great quantity of extra work which was then thrown upon the Pay Department, and some regrettable delay took place. I am informed that the difficulty has been overcome, and that the work is proceeding satisfactorily. If any hon. Member knows of any recent instance of delay and will furnish me with the particulars I shall be, glad to make inquiries.