§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions 1115W whether he has received a request from the Association of Engineering and Shipbuilding Draughtsmen, Royal Ordnance Factories, that a deputation should be received to discuss their claim to being placed on a pensionable basis; and whether he will give the request his favourable consideration?
Mr. HOPEYes, Sir, the request has been received and the proposals have been under consideration. I hope arrangements will be made for receiving the deputation very shortly.