§ 38. Commander Locker-Lampsonasked the Secretary of State for War how many field-marshals receive pay without qualifying work; how many major-generals, lieutenant-generals, brigadier-generals and brigadiers; and what is the yearly amount?
§ Mr. SandysExcluding prisoners of war, one lieutenant-general, four major-generals, and no brigadiers are at present in receipt of full pay while not holding an appointment. If this number were to remain constant throughout the year, the total extra cost above the retired pay they would otherwise receive, would be about £3,800. In addition, eight field-marshals are at present in receipt of half-pay, which, since field-marshals never leave the active list, must be regarded as taking the place of retired pay.
§ Commander Locker-LampsonCannot all these officers be invited to work during the war?
§ Mr. SandysI explained there are only five. The rule is that officers do not remain on full pay when unemployed unless there is a prospect of their being reemployed very shortly indeed.