§ Viscount WOLMERasked the Secretary of State for War whether Mr. G. E. King, of 34, The Grove, Aldershot, who was employed as timekeeper and wages clerk at the Royal Engineers' Office, Wellington Lines, Aldershot, has not yet 625W received the full arrears of pay due to him, although it is nearly 12 months ago since he was discharged; and whether steps can be taken to have the matter inquired into without further delay?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONMr. King was paid as a timekeeper at Aldershot from the 30th September, 1914, until the termination of his service on 12th June, 1919. In February, 1919, he was offered the pay and grading of a clerk, but this did not entitle him to payment as a clerk with retrospective effect. Mr. King did not, in fact, accept this offer, but elected to remain on his existing rate of remuneration. His claim has been carefully considered, and I cannot agree that any arrears of pay are due to him. I regret that this information has not been communicated to the Noble Member at an earlier date.