§ Mr. W. J. Brownasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that, in spite of instructions having been issued to the military authorities in Palestine to give recognition to the Palestine branch of the Civil Service Clerical Association, difficulties are still being experienced in securing effective recognition and negotiation; and if he will give instructions that the heads of all establishments in his Department in Palestine must afford full recognition and provide facilities for negotiation in the spirit of the Army Council pamphlet entitled Soldier and Civilian.
§ Sir J. GriggI am not aware of the difficulties referred to. The instructions which have been issued should ensure that the Palestine branch of the Civil Service Clerical Association is recognised by the heads of all establishments of the War Department in Palestine. If the hon. Member will give me details I will make further inquiry.