§ Mr. Favellasked the Secretary of State for Defence to what purpose money levied in fines for minor offences against regulations in the Army is put; and what rules exist for accounting for such money.
§ Mr. StanleyFines imposed on Army personnel by the Army authorities constitute a credit to the Army Pay Vote. The main administrative rules are those set out in the Queen's Regulations for the Army and the Manual of Army Pay Duties. Additional procedural guidance is given in the Regulations for the Army Pay Services and the Unit Documentation Manual.
§ Mr. Favellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what rules exist with regard to the imposition of fines, the offences for which they can be imposed and the level of fines for each offence against regulations in the Army.
§ Mr. StanleyThe position is governed by the relevant provisions of the Army Act 1955. Under sections 71, 78 and 79 of that Act a fine may be imposed for any of the offences under sections 24.70 of the Act. Sections 71, 78 and 79 of the Act also contain provisions relating to the levels of fines which may be imposed. No fine may exceed an aggregate of 28 days' pay and those in respect of civil offences are also limited to the maximum amount which a civil court could award if this is less than 28 days' pay. Subject to these provisions, it is for the Army authorities concerned to determine what level of fine would be appropriate in the circumstances of each case.