HC Deb 06 May 1925 vol 183 cc946-7
85. Mr. HOMAN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the expenditure incurred by the Corps of Military Accountants in the performance of its duties produces a saving of a like amount?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Captain Douglas King)

In a complex organisation such as the Army, the amount of the saving that may result from any particular mode of pre- senting the accounts must be a matter of opinion, but I can assure the hon. Member that this aspect of the question will not be overlooked in arriving at a decision on the system of accounting.

86. Mr. HOMAN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the second Committee appointed to inquire into the Army accounting system has issued its Report; and, if not, when the Report may be expected?

Captain KING

No, Sir; the further Committee to which, I presume, the hon. Member refers has not yet reported.