HC Deb 20 March 1918 vol 104 c986
65. Colonel YATE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether officers and men are treated on the same footing as regards the supply, repair, and renewal of artificial limbs; if not, will he explain the reason for the difference; and whether steps will now be taken to treat all maimed soldiers, whether officers or men, in the same manner in this respect?

Mr. PRATT

I have been asked to reply to this question. Loss of limb is treated under existing Regulations differently in the case of officers and men, both as regards compensation and as regards the provision of artificial limbs. There would be difficulty in assimilating this treatment, but the matter shall receive my attention.

Colonel YATE

Can the hon. Gentleman say what is the difficulty in giving officers the same, renewal of limbs as the men?

Mr. PRATT

I cannot say. Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will put the question on the Order Paper.

Colonel YATE

Will you do away with the difficulty?