§ 76. Mr. MOSLEYasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the Army Council has at present under consideration any proposals for economies to be effected as regards the Corps of Military Accountants; and whether they are considering the retention of this body in its present form?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Gwynne)Economies are constantly being effected in this corps as opportunity arises, and its cost has been reduced by 45 per cent. since 1921–22. As regards the second part of the question, I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given yesterday to the hon. and gallant Member for Basingstoke (Sir A. Holbrook).
Lieut.-Colonel HODGEWill the hon. Gentleman kindly say whether or not it has yet been decided to amalgamate this body, the Corps of Military Accountants, with the Royal Army Pay Corps?
§ Mr. GWYNNEIf the hon. and gallant Member will read the answer I gave yesterday, he will see that no decision has yet been come to.