§ Mr. R. RICHARDSONasked the Postmaster-General whether Mr. J. Thomas, a sorting clerk and telegraphist at Birmingham, was discharged from the Army on 8th February, 1919, with 28 days' furlough, on which date, in accordance with instructions, he reported himself to the Post Office, thereby resuming his civilian status as a Post Office servant entitled to full civil emoluments; whether he was called by the Post Office after 18 days, the balance of furlough being given in the following October and November; whether Mr. Thomas was refused the appropriate War bonus on the ground that he was in receipt of a temporary pension; and why, seeing that part of his furlough was deferred in the interests of the Post Office service, bonus at the increased rate was deducted during his absence in October and November?
§ Mr. PEASEI regret to say that the increased bonus was deducted through inadvertence, and steps have been taken to adjust the matter.