HC Deb 13 July 1914 vol 64 cc1493-4
66. Mr. WORTHINGTON EVANS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the memorial dated 14th Febru- ary, 1912, from the Federation of Writers (War Department) and Ex-Soldier (War Office) Clerks has been received and considered by him; and whether he can state if the request of the so-called temporary writers to be put upon the establishment will be complied with?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. H. Baker)

This memorial was received and considered. It is regretted that the request cannot be granted

Mr. WORTHINGTON EVANS

Does the hon. Gentleman mean that none of these men will be put on the establishment?

Mr. BAKER

Yes.