§ 29. Mr. WILLIAM THORNEasked whether he is aware that on 2nd October a company was formed of members of the Oxfordshire National Reserve for guard duty for Home defence and were first paid at the rate of 21s. per week, after reduced to 20s. per week; if he is aware that no separation allowance has been paid; if he is aware that Lieutenant H. G. Gadney told the men on 21st October that separation allowance to married men would not be paid until they are sent away; and if he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Harold Baker)I will make inquiries about this and let the hon. Member know the result.