Major BARKERasked the Minister of Pensions if, in dismissals which are about to take place or are taking place in his Ministry caused by the reorganisation of local committees, the recommendations of the Lytton Report, are being carried out regarding the order of dismissals; and, if so, how many men, etc., in receipt. of pensions have been dismissed or given notice of dismissal during the last three months, and, how many men of military age who did not serve during the Great War are being retained, and how many men who served in the Great War, but not overseas, are being retained?
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§ Major TRYONIn the selection of candidates for posts in the new area organisation, preference is always given to suitable ex-service men (except for posts suitable only for women), and, so far as practicable., to ex-service men in the existing staffs of local War Pension Committees. I regret that the detailed figures asked for are not available. Of the whole temporary male staff of the Ministry about 99 per cent. are ex-service men.