§ Mr. WATERSONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Muni- 1423W tions whether ho is aware that a Miss Bromfield, formerly employed in the Royal Aircraft Establishment, South Farnborough, has not yet received her gratuity, although application was submitted to the Department on the 5th April last; and whether he will expedite the settlement of this claim?
Mr. HOPESteps have been taken to expedite the matter, and I hope that the award will be made and the gratuity paid very shortly.