HC Deb 07 March 1916 vol 80 cc1358-9
67. Mr. FELL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he proposes to carry into effect the recommendations contained in the Report of the Retrenchment Committee without delay, and what steps is he taking in the matter?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. McKenna)

Early effect will be given to the recommendations as far as it is found possible to adopt them. The terms of the necessary communications to the Public Departments on the various questions raised are now under consideration by the Treasury.