§ 15. Mr. BARNESasked the Secretary to the Treasury if the question of an increase of wages to the commissionaire pensioners 392 has yet been settled; if not, when it is likely to be settled; and if he is aware that a settlement was expected to be reached in a few days some three months ago?
§ Mr. ACLANDI regret that I can as yet add nothing to the reply given to my hon. Friend on the 8th inst.
§ Mr. BARNESAre there any means of expediting this matter? It has been on now for a considerable time. Could not the tribunal which has been set up be used for the purpose of adjusting these wages?
§ Mr. ACLANDThe matter is before the Cabinet, which, a3 everybody knows, has been very busy lately. I feel the matter has been outstanding for a considerable time, however, and I will do all I possibly can to expedite it.