HC Deb 02 June 1931 vol 253 cc29-30
51. Mr. BOWEN

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is now able to give the date when the report of the Royal Commission on the Civil Service will be available?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I understand that the Commission hope to be in a position to present their report before the end of July.

Mr. BOWEN

Is my hon. Friend able to indicate in the interests of the staff concerned when the Government will be prepared to consider the report?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I am afraid I cannot indicate when we shall consider the report before the report has been prepared and signed.

Mr. W. J. BROWN

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the staff side of the Whitley Council have sent a request that a deputation may be received in order to represent that reductions in pay should not be effective pending the consideration of this report?

Mr. SPEAKER

This question deals only with the report of the Commission.