HC Deb 30 May 1924 vol 174 cc750-1W
Lieut.-Colonel MEYLER

asked the Secretary of State for War how many officers of the Regular Army are drawing extra pay on account. of their qualifications as interpreters of the German language, and how many of these are employed outside Germany at the present time?

Mr. WALSH

The hon. and gallant Member appears to be under a misapprehension. Except for days of attendance at courts-martial, courts of inquiry, and similar judicial occasions, payment is not made to officers employed as interpreters without previous sanction of the Army Council. At the present time, no payment other than the above has been sanctioned by the Army Council.