§ 18. Sir T. Mooreasked the Secretary of State for War when it is proposed to pay post-war credit to soldiers discharged from the Service since 1st January, 1942; and what form payment will take.
§ Mr. LawsonPost-war credits for invalided personnel were paid at the time of their discharge. In other cases they are payable with the war gratuity, and men discharged before VE-day must apply for payment, as announced in the Press on 1st September last. Application forms can be obtained at Post Offices. Where the post-war credit is paid with war gratuity, the combined benefits are given in the form of credits in the Post Office Savings bank in an account opened in the man's name, and the bank book is sent to him as soon as available.
§ Mr. StephenCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether arrangements are made to bring this matter to the notice of the men concerned, apart from the notice in the Press?
§ Mr. LawsonYes, Sir. They can obtain the forms and the information from post offices.
§ Mr. StephenIs the right hon. Gentleman sending word to them, apart from the notice in the Press?
§ Mr. LawsonI do not think the men are ignorant of the possibilities.
§ Sir T. MooreOh yes, they are.