§ 4. Mr. John Dugdaleasked the Secretary of State for War whether the local military commanders have completed their consultations with Colonial Governors as to the application of the scheme of additional benefits for His Majesty's forces with prolonged service during the present war; and whether they have made any recommendations.
§ Sir J. GriggRecommendations have been received from a number of military commanders after consultation with the Colonial Governors concerned and these recommendations are being considered. In other cases the final recommendations have not yet been received, though in most of them the preliminary views have been reported which will enable progress to be made on the question generally. As I said in my answer to the hon. Member on 10th October appropriate War Service Increments are being paid to the local forces raised in Malta, Gibraltar, Palestine and Cyprus.
§ Mr. DugdaleWhen may we expect a full report?
§ Sir J. GriggI cannot say off-hand. There will be no avoidable delay. We are a good way on with the examination.