HC Deb 19 June 1902 vol 109 cc1109-10
MR. ALLHUSEN (Hackney, Central)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether a gratuity, proportionate to the severity of his wound, is allowed to every officer who is severely wounded on active service; and, if so, whether he will state what was the total sum so allowed during the recent war in South Africa.

MR. BRODRICK

Yes, Sir. Such gratuities are granted to all officers who have been very severely wounded. 855 gratuities have been paid to officers, amounting to £110,000, and 202 of these officers have been awarded wound pensions of the yearly value of £14,140 in the aggregate. Claims to such gratuities and pensions are still coming in.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND (Clare' E)

And how much has been spent on gratuities to wounded men of the rank and file?

Mr. SPEAKER

Notice must be given of that Question.