§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Financial Secretary to the. War Office if he is aware that the male clerks under Lieutenant Brett, Stockton-on-Tees recruiting office, have had their wages reduced by 15s. per week, and that there is dissatisfaction among the whole clerical staff in consequence; and if he will make inquiry into the matter and order that the wages of the clerks be restored to the amount received prior to Lieutenant Brett taking charge of the office?
§ Mr. FORSTERInquiries are being made, and my hon. Friend will be informed of the result.