HC Deb 28 May 1919 vol 116 c1244W
Sir M. BARLOW

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether supplementary separation allowances and grants are not payable in respect of the voluntarily re-enlisted men in the Army of Occupation, though they continue payable in respect of those whose compulsory service has continued without a break; and whether this is contrary to the promises made to the re-enlisted men when they volunteered for service on the Rhine?

Captain GUEST

Men who re-enlist voluntarily without a break of service are eligible for supplementary grants and allowances under the regulations of the Special Grants Committee, but men who re-enlist after demobilisation or discharge are not eligible, as stated in para. 5 of Army Order 155 of 1919. This is fully set forth in the conditions of re-enlistment, and I shall be glad if my hon. Friend will send me particulars of the promises to which he refers, as I have no knowledge of them.