§ 29. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether any decision has yet been reached as to the increase of pay of military masseuses; and, if not, whether, in view 2705 of the long time during which this question has been under consideration, he can state when a decision will be reached?
§ Mr. FORSTERI hope a decision will be reached very shortly.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that considerable time has elapsed already?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am very disappointed, but I cannot say a decision has been arrived at. I hoped to have been able to announce it, but I cannot.