HC Deb 31 October 1916 vol 86 cc1567-8W
Mr. BYRNE

asked the Secretary of State for War when it is proposed to issue the war bonus to the civil clerks employed in military departments in Dublin; and whether the bonus is to be made retrospective to date from 1st April, 1915, in accordance with the payments to other civil employés?

Mr. FORSTER

Orders were issued on 5th October. The bonus dates from 1st July last.

Mr. BYRNE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the advisability of appointing a Parliamentary Committee to inquire into the grievances of employés in Ireland in Government and military departments as regards the rates of wages?

Mr. FORSTER

I am not aware of any such grievances as would call for that step.