§ 62. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for War when he will be able finally to settle the question of rates of gratuity for civilian clerks employed by the military department in Mauritius.
§ Mr. SoamesThere are already rules in force governing superannuation and gratuities for War Department staff to Mauritius. What remains to be settled is a claim by the staff side that more favourable terms should be granted. Our decision has been delayed by inquiries into the practice of good employers in the island and discussions with the Colonial Government who are of course concerned. I am doing everything possible to bring these negotiations to an early settlement, but I cannot forecast at present when this will be done.