HC Deb 01 July 1919 vol 117 c759
36. Major NEWMAN

asked whether the War Office is responsible for any regulations issued as to what questions a would be employer can put to a discharged soldier before employing him; and whether an employer is entitled to ask a discharged soldier whether he is in receipt of a pension and, if so, how much?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The answer to the first part of my hon. and gallant Friend's question is in the negative. As regards the second part, so far as I am aware, there is no statutory authority under which a discharged soldier must inform his would-be employer whether he is in receipt of a pension or the amount. I would add that the discharge certificate of a soldier does not disclose the amount of his pension.

Major NEWMAN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what Department is responsible for the Regulations? Is it the Pensions Department?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I do not know which Regulations the hon. Member refers to.

Major NEWMAN

The questions put to soldiers.