§ Brigadier-General COLVINasked the Pensions Minister whether consideration will be given to the cases of officers who on demobilisation are unable to obtain suitable houses and are compelled to incur the expense of hotels or lodging-houses; and whether assistance will be granted in deserving instances?
§ Mr. FORSTERI have been asked to answer this question. On being demobilised officers resume their civilian status with a gratuity proportionate to their service and rank. If the suggestion is that they should also continue to receive allowances for accommodation I am afraid I cannot entertain it.