§ 21. Mr. THURTLEasked the Secretary of State for War whether Army chaplains are paid on a basis of capitation grants or otherwise?
Mr. COOPERChaplains to the Forces receive pay and allowances as officers of the Army. Civilian officiating chaplains are normally paid at capitation rates.
§ Mr. THURTLEIs not the system of payment an inducement to them to compel as many soldiers as possible to attend church parade?
§ Mr. SORENSENWill the right hon. Gentleman say what the inducements are?
§ Mr. THURTLEDo I understand that the right hon. Gentleman has a very high opinion of the clergy?