§ Mr. C. DUNCANasked the Homo Secretary whether he has received a petition from the prison staffs for a war bonus of 10s. per week and 1s. per week for each child under sixteen years of age; and whether he is giving consideration to this petition, in view of the circumstances in which members of the staffs are placed as a result of the great increase in the cost of living?
§ Sir G. CAVEPetitions have been received at the Home Office and are under consideration.
§ Mr. DUNCANasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he has received a petition from the prison staffs for a war bonus of 10s. per week and 1s. per week for each child under sixteen years of age; and whether he is giving this petition careful consideration, in view of the circumstances in which the members of the staffs are placed as a result of the great increase in the cost of living?