§ Lieutenant-Colonel Sir J. NORTON GRIFFITHSasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the proposed policy of the Government to throw open the Civil Service to soldiers who have served in the War, the position of permanent clerks employed before the War who have been serving with His Majesty's Forces will receive his first consideration?
§ Mr. SHORTTCivil servants who have been serving with His Majesty's Forces are entitled to return to their civil posts, and in the filling of any vacancies in the Home Office the first consideration will naturally be given to clerks on the permanent staff.