HC Deb 25 February 1919 vol 112 c1564
10. Sir WATSON CHEYNE

asked the Secretary of State for War, whether he has given personal consideration to the claim of medical men who, without holding commissions in the Army, have been and are engaged under the War office in service in Army hospitals to the special service rate of Income Tax; whether that claim is to be conceded; and,if not, on what specific ground is it refused?

Captain GUEST

So far as the War Office is concerned, this is a question of complying with the law, and the action taken has been based on legal advice.

Sir W. CHEYNE

Will the Government pay the reasonable costs of a test case?

Captain GUEST

The matter will be more for the Treasury than for the War Office to decide.