HC Deb 15 December 1927 vol 211 cc2496-7

The following Question stood on the Order Paper in the name of Major OWEN:

47. To ask the Financial Secretary to the Treasury why the pledge to temporary non-service female clerks, in regard to immunity from displacement by juniors from outside, has been extended, whilst temporary ex-service men have been and are being discharged?

Major OWEN

I apologise, Mr. Deputy-Speaker, for not being in my place when this question was called. May I ask it now?

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER

I am afraid that would be setting a bad precedent.