§ 42. Major Sir B. FALLEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the War Office if those naval ratings who enlisted in the military police before 23rd February of this year in the belief that they would receive the pay due to those who had done two years' service, will receive the increase of pay given to men of two years' service or if such increase is only for future enlistments; and if he is aware that Dominion soldiers from South Africa and Canada are drawing full pay?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONYes, Sir. Naval ratings with two years' service will receive the increase of pay. Soldiers from South Africa and Canada who served in Imperial units and were paid from Imperial funds draw the increased pay, but, as I have already informed the hon. and gallant Member, Colonial service, as such, does not qualify.
§ Sir B. FALLECan the right hon. Gentleman say from what date these naval ratings will receive the increase?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI cannot answer that offhand, but if my hon. and gallant Friend will write me a note I will inform him.