HC Deb 27 January 1942 vol 377 c584W
Dr. Peters

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, since the provisions of Section 137 (4) of the Army Act preclude the possibility of compulsory stoppages from the pay of officers to make good damage done by them in requisitioned properties, while stoppages are made from the pay of soldiers to cover various matters, he will arrange for an early alteration of the law so that the taxpayer shall not have to meet claims for damage?

Captain Margesson

Compulsory stoppages may be made from the pay of an officer under 137 (4) of the Army Act to make good damage done by him in requisitioned properties, provided it can be proved that the damage was occasioned by any wrongful act or negligence on his part.