§ 6. Mr. Lyonsasked the Secretary of State for War whether, for the duration of the present war, he will consider a modification of Article 496 of the pay warrant so that retired officers who volunteered and have been accepted for re-employment can receive emoluments of present rank without forfeit of the retired pay they formerly received in respect of their prior period of service?
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Eden)I do not consider that it would be justifiable or practicable to draw any distinction in this matter between the officer compulsorily recalled and the officer re-employed voluntarily. The provision already made for both classes in Article 496 of the pay warrant results in their receiving 25 per cent. more pay than serving officers of corresponding rank.
§ Mr. LyonsIn view of the fact that in many Government Departments to-day persons receiving pensions are being reemployed at the full rate, will the right hon. Gentleman reconsider the position?
Mr. GibsonAs 5th July seems to be a crucial date with regard to these evacuations, will the Minister find out the significance of that date and why it has been chosen?
§ Following is the answer:
§ pared to draw a distinction between those on Reserve who have come back and those who have volunteered to come back.