HC Deb 03 November 1943 vol 393 c640
15. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Ian Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will retain on full pay and allowances all sick and wounded returned prisoners of war until their economic position has been assured by the settlement of their pension claims and/or the securing of employment?

The Secretary of State for Air (Sir Archibald Sinclair)

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given on 27th October by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War, which applies equally to officers and men of the Royal Air Force

28. Sir I. Fraser

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will retain on full pay and allowances all sick and wounded returned prisoners of war until their economic position has been assured by the settlement of their pension claims and/or the securing of employment?

The Civil Lord of the Admiralty (Captain Pilkington)

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the Secretary of State for War's reply on 27th October to a similar Question relating to the Army. The practice of the Admiralty is broadly speaking the same.

Sir I. Fraser

Will the hon. and gallant Gentleman ask the First Lord to see to it that the Merchant Service men are treated as nearly as possible on an equal footing with the naval personnel?

Captain Pilkington

That is a matter for the Ministry of War Transport.