§ 39. Colonel YATEasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether twenty-eight days' furlough on full pay is granted to the officers as well as to the men on demobilisation; and whether the officer is permitted to wear his uniform for 722 the same number of days after demobilisation as the non-commissioned officer or private?
Captain GUESTThe answer to the first part of my hon. and gallant Friend's question is in the negative, and to the second part in the affirmative.
§ Colonel YATEWhy should there be a difference in treatment between officers and men in this respect? Why should not officers be given 28 days' leave on pay as well as the men?
Captain GUESTTo a certain extent officers' gratuity is a set off against this furlough pay given to the men.