§ MR. THORNTON (Clapham)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been called to the petition recently presented to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury by women typists in the Government service asking for an increased maximum salary; and whether, in view of the present low maximum and the entire absence of promotion in this class, he will say if a favourable reply may be expected at an early date.
§ MR. RUNCIMANThe memorial has been received and is still under consideration.
§ MR. THORNTONCan the hon. Gentleman say when an answer may be expected?
§ MR. RUNCIMANI cannot at present.