Sir JOHN HOPEasked the Secretary of State for War what is the minimum sum which should be paid weekly to a 53W married sergeant whose account is in debt to the public through no breach of military discipline?
§ Sir R. SANDERSThe normal cash payment, exclusive of marriage allowance, which may be made to a soldier who is in debt to the public is 7s. a week, but the Regulations admit of larger payments in special cases, provided a sufficient sum can be stopped to secure the recovery of the debt within a reasonable time. Marriage allowance for a sergeant which is not stopped in any case is at the rate of 9s. 6d. a week at present, with additions for children.