§ 75. Mr. Marplesasked the Secretary of State for War whether compensation for loss of earnings paid to Army Cadet Force officers while in camp is subjected to income tax.
§ Mr. BellengerI regret that the information on which I based my reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Berwick-on-Tweed (Lieut.-Colonel Thorp) on 14th May regarding the payment of compensation for loss of earnings to Army Cadet Force officers while in camp was incorrect. Army Cadet Force officers attending approved courses and attachments of at least six days' duration are eligible for compensation for loss of earnings, under the conditions laid down in Army Cadet 185 Force Regulations. but this does not apply to attendance at camp. I understand that it is not the practice of the Inland Revenue, Department to regard these payments for compensation for loss of earnings as liable to income tax.
§ Lieut.-Colonel KingsmillMight I ask whether that includes travel to and from the venue of the course?
§ Mr. BellengerI should not like to say definitely. If the hon. and gallant Gentleman will put a Question down I will try to give him an answer.