§ Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for War whether a paper, headed "Proceedings of a Committee appointed to investigate the conditions of service and emoluments of War Department civilian subordinates," has been forwarded to the War Office from the Northern Command and on what date did it reach the War Office; what steps have been taken to consider the questions raised in this paper; and when a decision may be expected?
§ Mr. FORSTERA letter containing the proceedings of a local committee reached the War Office from York on 6th March last. The many points raised in it are under investigation. My hon. and learned Friend is aware that questions of wages can no longer be treated as of only local interest, but raise very wide issues. I am at present unable to name any date for a decision.