§ 40. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he can now state what provision has been made for the payment of the gratuity to temporary Naval officers on demobilisation similar to that payable to temporary Army officers of corresponding rank?
§ Mr. BALDWINThis question is still under consideration.
§ Colonel YATEIs there any chance of the consideration having any result?
§ Mr. BALDWINI think so.
§ Colonel YATEWill it be settled before the election?