asked the Prime Minister whether the subjects to be investigated by the proposed Royal Commission on the Civil Service will include the claim of ex-service men that all previous unpensionable service with the colours shall count towards Civil Service?

Mr. SAMUEL:

The suggestion contained in the hon. Member's question will be duly considered before the terms of reference of the Royal Commission on the Civil Service are finally settled. But I am not yet in a position to say whether the subject referred to will be within or outside the scope of the Commission's inquiry.