HC Deb 07 November 1939 vol 353 c62W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the Greenock Artillery Territorials who have not yet received payment of this year's bounty are due to leave Greenock next week; whether he will make sure that their bounty will be paid before they leave; and whether he has reached a decision and, if so, what, regarding travelling expenses incurred by members of Territorial units in Greenock?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

The hon. and learned Member has already been invited to furnish particulars of any cases where those entitled to proficiency grant have not received it, but he has not done so. As regards travelling expenses, I am informed that the men in question elected, and were permitted, to live in their own homes instead of occupying Army accommodation, and, in these circumstances, the travelling expenses involved are not admissible as a charge against the public.