HC Deb 18 May 1922 vol 154 cc523-4
8. Mr. RAPER

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that a certain firm of bankers are endeavouring to recover from ex-officers money which was paid to them in error by that firm a considerable time ago and accepted by them in good faith; and what steps does the Ministry propose to take in the matter?

Captain GUEST

If my hon. Friend will give me particulars of the cases he has in mind, I will investigate them and will send him a reply.

Mr. RAPER

While thanking the right hon. Gentleman, may I ask why the Air Force entrust the payment of their officers to two banks, one of which carries it out in a businesslike way and the other in an unsatisfactory way? Why not entrust the payment of officers of the Air Force to one bank?

Captain GUEST

I will make inquiries.

Mr. L. MALONE

Is there any reason why the Air Force should not adopt the policy of the Admiralty, and not give a monopoly to any private bank at all?

Captain GUEST

If the hon. Member will put down a question on the subject in a few days, I will give him a reply.