Mr. COOTEasked the Secretary for War whether, at the termination of the War, Regular officers serving in the Army will get a gratuity equal to that paid to temporary and Territorial officers; and will there be such an increase of pay of Regular officers when posted for duty in the United Kingdom as will bring their salary up to pre-war value?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe first part of the question is answered by the announcement in the Press this morning. The gratuity to Regular officers is less than that to temporary officers because the latter have generally to re-equip themselves for a298W fresh start in civil life. As regards the second part, all Regular officers are for the present drawing the bonus granted to the armies of occupation. The future permanent scales of pay are receiving careful consideration.