§ Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER-SHEEasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in the event of a temporary officer losing any part of his personal equipment, such as revolver or field glasses, on active service under circumstances over which he has no control, such as being wounded, he is entitled to compensation from public funds; and, if not, why any distinction should be made between Regular and temporary officers in a matter of this nature?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLCompensation for loss of kit and equipment on service by an officer, whether Regular or temporary, is only granted when re-equipment for further service is necessary. If, as has frequently happened lately, a temporary officer is demobilised before the necessity for replacement of the lost articles has arisen, he has no claim under the Regulations. This circumstance no doubt explains the apparent distinction between Regular and temporary officers to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers.