§ 41. Mr. B. SMITHasked 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-EVANSI 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. MAXTONAre the salaries mentioned in the question subject to annual increments?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI should like notice of that question.