§ 89. Mr. THOMASasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a number of recruits who volunteered for service were promised an allowance of 10s. for clothes which were damaged in consequence of their uniform not being supplied; whether, notwithstanding that these men wore their own clothes for periods, in some cases, up to a month 210 before being supplied with proper uniform, the 10s. allowance has not been paid; and, if so, what action he proposes to take in the matter?
Mr. BAKERSome cases in which this allowance has not been received have been referred to the local military authorities for investigation and settlement. Fresh instructions have recently been issued which will, it is hoped, cover all cases in which men are fairly entitled to some recompense but have not benefited under the earlier regulations.