HC Deb 15 October 1946 vol 427 cc767-8
15. Mr. Rees-Williams

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the organisation for dealing with the recording and posting of officer personnel was found to be inefficient and out-of-date during the last war; and whether he will set up a committee to investigate the many weaknesses and to suggest the necessary improvements.

Mr. Bellenger

A committee in the War Office is already dealing with this matter. It has furnished its first report, which is now under consideration.

Major Cecil Poole

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there are quite a few branches of his Department which are long overdue for a good clean out; and is not the time ripe to effect this and introduce some sound business methods into the War Office?

Mr. Bellenger

I think that is going a little beyond the specific point raised in this Question.

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