HC Deb 29 June 1915 vol 72 cc1624-5
11. Mr. JOWETT

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether all ex-soldiers who re-enlist are entitled to proficiency pay; if so, whether he is aware that in certain cases soldiers who re-enlisted over nine months ago have not yet received it; and will he see that these men are paid this allowance?

Mr. FORSTER

No, Sir. It is necessary that they should have a total of two years' qualifying service.

Mr. O'GRADY

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that great dissatisfaction exists in consequence of this proficiency pay not being paid to ex-volunteers at the same time as it is being paid to ex-soldiers? There are many cases of ex-volunteers who have served for a great number of years who are debarred from this proficiency pay.

Mr. FORSTER

I am quite well aware that that is the case; but the whole question is being considered.

Mr. O'GRADY

I will put a question down for Thursday.