HC Deb 14 November 1918 vol 110 cc2885-6
111. Mr. WATT

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that the Forage Department of the Army Service Corps are the only men under military discipline who have never received any advance in pay since 1914; and will he say why this is so, and whether it is contemplated now to improve their conditions?

Mr. FORSTER

The men referred to are certain specially enlisted soldiers paid on a civilian basis. The facts are not as stated, but the adequacy of the pay at the present time is under consideration.

112. Mr. WATT

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that women are working in the forage department of the Army Service Corps at 2s. 6d. per day for a nine hours' day?

Mr. FORSTER

No, Sir. If the hon. Member will give me further particulars of his statement, I will inquire into them.