HC Deb 22 April 1918 vol 105 cc684-5W
Mr. SNOWDEN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he will inquire into the reason why no discharge papers have been sent to John Nurse, 42, Heyes Lane, Livesey, Blackburn, who was called to join the Army on the 3rd January last, and was sent to Whit-church, where he was temporarily attached to the 49th Training Reserve Battalion, no Army number, where he was recommended by a posting board for discharge, and was sent home on the 19th of the same month; and if he will see that the discharge papers are sent to the man at. once?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I am making inquiries, and will let my hon. Friend know the result as soon as possible.

Mr. SNOWDEN

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he will inquire into the reason why Private Crossan, No. 28627, Royal Irish Fusiliers, who joined the Army in September, 1914, as an old soldier, having left the Army on the termination of the South African War with the rank of sergeant, has been paid only at the rate of 1s. 3d. per day as a private although entitled to proficiency pay at the rate of 6d. per day; and if he will take steps to see that the arrears of this proficiency pay are paid to him?

Mr. FORSTER

Inquiry is being made, and the hon. Member will be informed of the result.