HC Deb 07 November 1916 vol 87 c25
27. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will say how it happens that whereas some officers who are wounded and invalided home receive no grant, other officers, whose financial circumstances would enable them to do without grants, receive them; and will he explain what authority is responsible for the selection?

Mr. FORSTER

Entitlement to a wound gratuity depends entirely upon the character and severity of the wound as determined by medical authority.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

It does not depend on the man's pecuniary circumstances?

Mr. FORSTER

No.