HC Deb 31 October 1916 vol 86 c1516
104. Mr. CROOKS

asked whether, under the Army (Transfers) Act, 1915, and the Military Service Act, 1915, all soldiers who are now being transferred from departmental to combatant corps retain their old ranks and rates of pay and allowances?

Mr. FORSTER

Rank is retained when substantive. Detailed instructions are about to be issued as regards pay.