§ Mr. G. Robertsasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of delays in meeting claims for travelling expenses incurred by soldiers in attending medical boards; and what changes he proposes to make in the method of payment.
§ Mr. HeadRegular soldiers and National Service men during their full-time service normally receive an advance to meet their travelling expenses when they go on a journey. The sort of case which the hon. Member has in mind is rare and practically limited to men who are not full-time soldiers. In the past delay has been caused by claims being unnecessarily submitted to the War Office. The matter has now been put right, and I hope that delays will not occur in future.