HC Deb 20 October 1942 vol 383 c1813
12. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the difficulty experienced by a large number of serving soldiers in understanding their rates of pay and allowances, he will consider in what way they can simplify these with a view to their being more readily understood?

Sir J. Grigg

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made on this subject on 10th September, of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. De la Bère

Is my right hon. Friend not aware that the present me[...]ods are somewhat obsolete and antiquated? Does he not fully realise the necessity for the men in the Army getting to know what they are entitled to, and having a simple form that they can understand?

Sir J. Grigg

Certainly; if my hon. Friend will read the extract that I will send him he will see that I do understand that.

Mr. De la Bère

But, in spite of that answer, the soldier does not understand the system of payment. He wants to have the thing simplified.