§ 28. Mr. J. BAKERasked the Secretary of State for War whether, seeing that the officers in the Corps of Military Accountants were led to believe that they would receive permanent commissions and that their appointments have been terminated by three months' notice, he will consider the desirability of awarding a gratuity based on the length of service 232 as compensation for the loss of position and to enable the officers to live while seeking employment in civil life?
§ Captain KINGI am unable to assent to the opening statement in this question. The case of these temporary officers of the Corps of Military Accountants does not differ from that of other officers who are demobilised from time to time as their services cease to be required, and I regret that no gratuity can be granted to them on the termination of their temporary employment.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHACan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say what assistance is being given to these men with a. view to finding them work?
§ Captain KINGI should require notice of that question.