§ 67. Mr. WILLIAM YOUNGasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware of the indignation which has been expressed in Perth at the action of the Regional Director for Scotland in not confirming the appointment of Captain Ballantyne as secretary and treasurer of the local War Pensions Committee; and whether he will give reasons for his failure to approve an appointment which is so generally desired in the Perth district?
§ Major TRYONCaptain Ballantyne's appointment as secretary and treasurer of the Perth Local War Pensions Committee was sanctioned only for a probationary period. As his work did not come up to the standard required, the appointment could not be confirmed. My right hon. Friend now understands that the local committee have unanimously agreed to 1084 the appointment of another gentleman as their secretary and treasurer to succeed Captain Ballantyne.