§ Sir M. BARLOWasked 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 GUESTMen 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.