HC Deb 24 February 1916 vol 80 c824
81. Sir J. WALTON

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office the number of field officers at present employed on the lines of communication of the British Expeditionary Force in France who are in receipt of both retired and service pay, and the totals of both these classes of pay; and what would be the estimated saving to the country if the receipt by the same officer of both service and retired pay is discontinued?

Mr. FORSTER

I regret that I am unable to give these figures without much research, which would throw undue strain on an already overtaxed Department.

Sir J. WALTON

Would not the saving of public money be considerable if my hon. Friend would investigate the facts?

Mr. FORSTER

As my hon. Friend knows quite well, I said in answer to a question the other day that the whole subject-matter is under consideration.