HC Deb 22 September 1909 vol 11 c417
Mr. HUNT

asked whether, in the case of an officer who had passed his captain's examination and was superannuated since the new scheme came in until this year, the grant of £20 will be given in order to meet the expense of the change of uniform?

Mr. ACLAND

A supernumerary officer when absorbed in the force becomes eligible for a grant on the usual conditions to meet the cost of necessary replacements of serviceable volunteer uniform, which he has to discard, up to a maximum of £20.

Mr. HUNT

If an officer is superannuated who has passed his captain's examination, and is taken on again, and he expends a sum of money, will he not be allowed the £20 in that case?

Mr. ACLAND

I do not think we have any system of superannuating people and then taking them on again.