§ 50. Colonel ASHLEYasked the Prime Minister whether any steps can be taken to expedite decisions on the part of the Military Service (Civil Liabilities) Department in view of the hardship now caused, by the delay which occurs after an application has been made to that Department, and before a decision is announced; and whether it would be possible for applicants to be informed of the grounds when a Grant is refused, as the present practice of giving no reason for their decision leads to dissatisfaction on the part of discharged and demobilised officers and men who, from facts available, would appear to be entitled to assistance from that Department?
§ Mr. WARDLEI have been asked to reply to this question. As I have already informed hon. Members in reply to previous questions, steps have been taken to expedite the notification of decisions by the Military Service (Civil Liabilities) Department. These steps are already producing satisfactory results. I will consider the suggestion made by the hon. and gallant Member in the latter part of the question.