asked the Minister of Pensions whether the duties of the Regional Director, London region, end on the 31st of January; and when this officer will cease to draw his salary?

A section of the duties of the Regional Director, London region, are being transferred to Headquarters on the 1st proximo. Arrangements are in progress which will effect further transfers at a later date, but the date for the final abolition of this region which has been decided upon has not yet been fixed.