HC Deb 27 February 1945 vol 408 cc1233-4
52 and 55. Mr. Shephard

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether officers of His Majesty's Forces holding permanent commissions and on the active list before the outbreak of war will be entitled to war gratuities on the same scale and under the same conditions as temporary officers commissioned during the war;

(2) if the term "Regular officer" used in the Government's scheme for war gratuities includes officers of the R.A.F. holding permanent commissions, medium service commissions and short service commissions.

Sir J. Anderson

Regular officers, including medium and short service officers during the active list portion of their engagements, are eligible for war gratuities on the same scale and conditions as were set out in my reply to the hon. and gallant Member for North-West Hull (Sir A. Lambert Ward) of 6th February.—[OFFICIAL REPORT, Vol. 407, C. 1898–1910.]

Lieut.-Commander Gurney Braithwaite

Does that policy apply to officers on retired pay who have been called for service during the war?

Sir J. Anderson

Yes, Sir, to the best of my belief there is no discrimination.