HC Deb 24 June 1915 vol 72 cc1336-7
60. Mr. HORNER

asked what is the total pay, with allowances, of a man in the Royal Army Medical Corps holding the temporary rank of lieutenant in the Regular Army and the pay, with allowances, of a man holding a lieutenant's rank in the Royal Army Medical Corps Special Reserve; and what are the reasons for the difference in pay?

Mr. FORSTER

The civil surgeon serving under a special contract, with the rank of lieutenant, receives 24s. a day, inclusive of all cash allowances. The Special Reserve officer of lieutenant's rank receives pay and allowances of 17s. at home and 20s. in the field. The latter is serving on an engagement made in advance, at the pay of the Regular officer, as in all other branches of the Special Reserve. The former is engaged on an emergency contract.