§ Sir J. YOXALLasked the hon. Member for Worcestershire (Bewdley Division) whether he can now give the date upon which Treasury authority will be given to the various Government Departments to pay the increased war bonus; and whether he can explain the reason for the prolonged delay which has taken place in giving practical effect to the arbitrator's award?
§ Mr. BALDWINAs I informed the hon. Member for Woolwich on the 8th instant, Departments were notified of the awards of the Conciliation and Arbitration Board on the 1st instant. I am not aware of any avoidable delay in giving effect to them.