§ 106. Mr. COWANasked the Minister of Munitions whether the supply of suitable accountants ineligible or unfit for military service became exhausted some months ago; and, if so, whether he is aware that highly qualified accountants over military age are at present employed as junior clerks in certain Government offices; and whether, in view of a recent official statement that the Ministry of Munitions are still appointing accountants of military age, he will invite applications from accountants employed in Government work of a less important character who are over military age?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of MUNITIONS (Dr. Addison)The answer to the first part of 139 the question is, I believe, in the affirmative. As to the second, I have no information. Wherever suitable accountants not qualified for military service are available, the Ministry of Munitions is only too glad to appoint them; but, having regard to the immense importance of the work, it is absolutely essential that only those men who are thoroughly efficient and well qualified should be appointed.