§ 84. Sir C. YATEasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the inquiries as to the funds available for the settlement of the balance due from the Expeditionary Force Canteens and Navy and Army Canteen Board to the United Services Fund are now concluded; and, if so, what is the amount available, and when will it be paid over to the United Services Fund?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Lieut.-Colonel Sir R. Sanders)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and the second part, therefore, does not arise.
§ Lieut.-Colonel WHELERWhat is the reason for this continued delay, which has been going on for a very long time, and the funds are Very badly wanted? Will the Report be expedited?
§ Sir R. SANDERSThe reason for the delay is that it is an exceedingly complicated matter, and those concerned are making every effort to get out the Report as soon as possible.
§ Sir C. YATECan the hon. and gallant Gentleman give us any date?
§ Sir R. SANDERSI am afraid that would be very rash.