HC Deb 10 July 1917 vol 95 c1744
29. Mr. PENNEFATHER

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he will authorise repayment of hospital stoppages deducted from the pay of soldiers in the case of men who have suffered or are suffering from wounds received or disease due to or aggravated by active service?

Mr. FORSTER

If any such stoppage has been made it is directly contrary to orders, and if the hon. Member is in possession of particulars of any such case, and will communicate them to the War Office the case will be dealt with accordingly.

30. Mr. PENNEFATHER

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he will grant the right to appeal against the decision of a commanding officer who has decided that a stoppage shall be made from a soldier's pay while in hospital suffering from disease contracted upon, due to, or aggravated by military service?

Mr. FORSTER

The rights of appeal which a soldier already possesses will be found by reference to Section 43 of the Army Act.