§ Sir G. JONESasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the need for the continuous consideration and supervision of the size of the staff at the Clearing Office for Enemy Debts, Cornwall House, what steps are now being taken to reduce forthwith the staff of 400 persons as at 15th January last?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHThe staff of the Clearing Office is kept under constant review, and since 15th January a reduction of 15 has been made, making a total reduction of 114 in the past 12 months. Further reductions will be made as the state of the work permits.