§ Sir R. Gowerasked the Secretary of State for War whether, during the present war, up to date, the provisions of Section 143 of the Army Act have been invariably enforced; and whether, in certain cases, it has been found possible to make ex gratia payments to statutory undertakings in respect of embarkation or disembarkation of troops?
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§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI have no information as to any departure from the provisions of Section 143 of the Army Act, or as to any ex gratia payments. It is not the practice to make such payments.