§ 38. Mr. N. MACLEANasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Lieut. W. M. Snowden, 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles, who has served twenty-one years 309 days, and was promoted on the field, has received no money from the Government since his demobilisation on 24th October, 1919; whether it is the case that a cheque was received by this officer on 19th November, 1919, and returned on the same day; whether it was disallowed by the War Office; whether he can state the reason; and, in view of the urgent need of this soldier, will he take steps to have this case satisfactorily settled immediately?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLOrders were given on the 6th instant for payment to this officer of a gratuity on retirement of —1,500.
§ Mr. MACLEANWas the gratuity disallowed, and has this officer since received anything?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLOrders were given on the 6th instant for payment. This officer's gratuity on retirement was —1,500.