HC Deb 18 July 1918 vol 108 cc1250-1W
Mr. T. WILSON

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that men who have been granted commissions as interpreters, particularly for work in prisoners-of-war camps, are at a financial disadvantage as compared with ordinary subalterns; that they receive consolidated pay of £4 per week rising to £5 after twelve months' service, but are compelled to provide their own rations, are not in receipt of children's allowance, and do not receive the usual gratuity on discharge; and whether, in view of the educational requirements for these positions, he will review these conditions and put these men at least on the same basis as commissioned officers in other branches of the Service?

Mr. FORSTER

I am afraid I can only refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for East Leeds on the 27th June.