HC Deb 24 March 1925 vol 182 c228
41. Mr. B. SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, seeing that in the Army Estimates provision is made for some 52 educational establishments and schools of instruction, each under a commandant or superintendent with salary ranging up to £1,725 per annum, he will set up a committee to inquire as to the possibility of amalgamation of certain of the schools so that economy may be effected by a reduction in the number of supervisory posts?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I do not think that any useful purpose would be served by the appointment of the proposed committee, as these establishments have only recently been subjected to a comprehensive review by a Departmental Committee and are scrutinised periodically in connection with the annual estimates; but if the hon. Member has any specific suggestion to make I will consider it.

Mr. MAXTON

Are the salaries mentioned in the question subject to annual increments?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I should like notice of that question.