§ 49. Sir SAMUEL SCOTTasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the delay in announcing the terms upon which the Government propose to make provision for the advance of capital to officers and soldiers is preventing them coming to a decision, is creating dissatisfaction, and causing loss to this country by many men going to settle abroad where better facilities are offered; and when the Government will be able to announce their proposals?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Wardle)The Prime Minister has asked me to reply to this question. I trust that the hon. and gallant Member is misinformed as to the effect which has been produced by any delay which has unavoidably occurred in the publication of the scheme referred to in his question. The reply which I am making to-day to the hon. Member for West Woolwich will, I hope, satisfy the hon. and gallant Member that progress is being made in the matter.
§ Sir S. SCOTTI have not been misinformed as to the effect of the delay.