§ 16. Mr. Dobbieasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in all cases where members of His Majesty's forces proceed on leave in excess of 72 hours, the military authority is instructed to pay such men ration money in advance; and, in cases where such money is not paid in advance and hardship arises, what remedy has the man at his disposal?
§ Mr. StanleyThe answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative, and any soldier who is not given his ration money in advance should make representations to his company, or equivalent, commander. As regards shorter periods of leave, I do not think it is practicable to lay down a hard and fast rule.