§ 12. Mr. STEWARTasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether officers of the Imperial Army seconded for duty under the Colonial Office will receive a gratuity at the end of the War; and, if so, whether this will take into account the whole period of their service under both the Colonial Office and the War Office?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Hewins)The matter is receiving careful consideration, but I regret that I am unable to make a statement with regard to it at present.
§ Colonel YATEWhen will a statement be made?
§ Mr. HEWINSI advise the hon. and gallant Member to address his question to whoever may occupy my office in the next Parliament.