§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he is aware that a number of soldiers are complaining from time to time about their pay account showing a balance against them; if he is aware that the soldiers have no possible chance of contesting the account; and how is it possible for the soldiers to get such grievances rectified?
§ Mr. FORSTERComplaints of this nature are received from time to time. In the ordinary course a soldier having a grievance about his pay would bring the matter to the notice of his pay sergeant, and if he was not satisfied could then complain to his company commander. If still not satisfied, the Army Act (Section 43) and the King's Regulations (paragraph 439) prescribe the method of bringing such complaints to the notice of higher authority.