§ Mr. O'GRADYasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the grievances of Army interpreters (Interpreter Corps) acting in prisoners of war camps; whether he is aware that these officers, although commissioned as lieutenants, have to carry out duties such as would be performed by military officers, and yet cannot get higher rank than that of lieutenant; if he is aware that such officers (Interpreter Corps) receive no ration or field allowances; and, having regard to these disabilities, will the War Office investigate the matter, with a view to remedying the disabilities stated?
§ Mr. FORSTERThese officers receive special rates of pay, and it is not considered that they have any legitimate ground of complaint.