HC Deb 22 June 1916 vol 83 cc287-8
88. Sir JOHN SPEAR

asked the President of the Local Government Board if he is aware that some military representatives on tribunals refuse to respect the agreement come to between the War Office and the agricultural authorities as to the men who are to be left on the land; and will he take steps to have the agreement carried out by all tribunals in their decisions?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Hayes Fisher)

My right hon. Friend is about to issue a circular letter to tribunals with regard to the scale which has been agreed upon by the Army Council and the Board of Agriculture.

Sir J. SPEAR

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise the importance of that being done speedily? The agreement was come to months since, and—

Mr. HAYES FISHER

My right hon. Friend does appreciate the importance of it being done speedily, and he is about to issue a circular letter, as I have just said.