§ 82. Dr. M'DONALDasked the Secretary of State for War why many demobilised privates are prevented from drawing their gratuities by the Post Office officials although the money is deposited in savings banks for their benefit?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am informed that all applications for withdrawal are dealt with promptly, that no delay occurs except where the applicant fails to give correct particulars, and that in such cases the Savings Bank officials take immediate action to obtain the correct particulars.
§ Dr. M'DONALDMay I say that the right hon. Gentleman—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Gentleman must not make a statement. He had better put it in the form of an interrogatory.