HC Deb 27 June 1917 vol 95 c381
67. Mr. NEEDHAM

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many additional women investigators into dependants' allowance claims have been appointed recently in Manchester?

Mr. BONAR LAW

One additional woman investigator has been appointed and four Customs and Excise officers have been sent to assist with the work.

Mr. SUTTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that they are still short of men in this Department, and people are having to wait before they can get their separation allowances?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I know there is great delay, and it was for that reason that we set up the Committee. I am making inquiries as to whether anything more can be done.