§ 16. Mr.William Brownasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the financial difficulties being experienced by members of his staff employed in Palestine, owing to the increase in the cost of living; and whether he will expedite the decision on the claim for compensation which was lodged by the staffs through their association with the military authorities in Palestine in March last?
§ Sir J. GriggA revised scheme of payments to meet the increased cost of living in Palestine was authorised in May last, and instructions have been issued for the additional payments to be made to War Department staffs with effect from 1st April, 1943. The scheme embodies the recommendations of the Wages Committee set up by the Palestine Government.
§ Mr. TurtonDoes that apply to employees of the Army?
§ Sir J. GriggIt refers to civil employees of the War Department in Palestine, and not to the Army.