HC Deb 08 October 1940 vol 365 c231
25. Mr. David Adams

asked the Secretary of State for War, whether he is aware that danger money is paid for certain types of work and a bounty given for each sea-mine disposed of to men of the Royal Navy; why no extra payment is made to soldier volunteers actually engaged on bomb disposal; and whether he proposes to institute the same forthwith?

Mr. Eden

The singling out of particular dangerous duties performed by soldiers for the grant of additional pay involves a new principle and presents obvious difficulties, but I am having the matter examined so far as these particular units are concerned.

Mr. Adams

In view of the great importance of and the national interest in this matter, and also the fact that the principle has been adopted by the Royal Navy, can we have an early report on the subject?

Mr. Eden

I am having it examined, but it does raise for the Army a new principle, and there are many considerations to be borne in mind.