§ 11. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in 184 the case of a soldier, particulars of whom have been furnished to him he will restore payment of voluntary allotment to the soldier's wife, pending completion of his investigations.
§ Mr. ShinwellThis man has been credited with the highest rate appropriate to his rank, and at the end of April, 1948, had drawn over £32 in excess of his entitlement. According to my information, the possibility of the debt being due to a mistake is very remote. As, however, the case is still under investigation, I am arranging for the voluntary allotment to be reissued until the investigations have been completed.
§ 15. Sir Jocelyn Lucasasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has yet come to a decision in the case of Mr. A. W. Jones of 117 St. Augustine Road, Southsea, which has been before him since 3rd February last.
§ Mr. ShinwellI regret the delay in reaching a decision on this case, which presents some difficulties. I hope, however; to write to the hon. Member shortly.
§ Sir J. LucasWill the right hon. Gentleman remember that one of his staff has had first-hand experience? Will he look into the matter very carefully?
§ Mr. ShinwellWithout making any commitment—I emphasise, without making any commitment—I will look into this matter. It is precisely because I have looked into it that I ask the hon. Gentleman to await my investigations.