HC Deb 27 May 1919 vol 116 cc1003-4
8. Captain LOSEBY

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will issue a statement at an early date defining as far as possible conditions of service in regard to pay, allowances, dress, and other particulars of officers of the post-bellum Army?

Mr. FORSTER

All these matters are being considered by Committees appointed for the purpose, and an announcement cannot be made until their Reports have been made and considered.

Captain LOSEBY

Can the right hon. Gentleman give me any kind of idea when that will be, in view of the fact that this is really a matter of great urgency to officers?

Mr. FORSTER

I am afraid I cannot give any kind of idea as to when the Report will be received.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the setting up of a Committee on the lines of the Jerram Report, applying to Army conditions on the same terms'?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. and gallant Member must give notice of that question.