§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will give examples of measures taken during the past six months to reduce paper work in the Army, in view of the fact that no reduction is yet noticeable in company offices?
§ Captain MargessonMeasures to reduce paper work in the Army are the constant concern of the Standing Committee on Army Administration, and, as I have stated on previous occasions, the process of overhaul is a continuous and continuing one. As cases for reform have come to light, they have been promptly examined and dealt with; and I am satisfied that the cumulative effect of the steps already taken has brought relief to unit offices. But I do not think it would be profitable to attempt to give representative examples of the considerable number of measures adopted and in contemplation.1548W Incidentally my hon. Friend will remember that, as I told the House in my Estimates Speech, there is going on in the Northern Command an experiment in decentralisation, which if it proves suitable for general adoption will materially affect the problem.