HC Deb 30 January 1934 vol 285 cc181-2
11. Mr. WHITE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what progress has been made during the financial year 1933 to 1934 in the introduction of mechanisation into the War Office and the reduction of redundant staff?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)

No additional mechanical methods have been introduced into the War Office itself during the current financial year, but experiments have been and are still in progress in certain outstation establishments.

Mr. WHITE

Is the War Office keeping in touch with the developments in other Departments and also with the latest practice outside?

Mr. COOPER

Yes, Sir.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Is the War Office absolutely efficient in every detail?

Mr. COOPER

Yes, Sir.