asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that members of the Officers' Emergency Reserve who were called upon to serve at the beginning of the war in various ranks were promised in writing the rates of pay and allowances of their appropriate rank; that they have received the pay of that rank but only the married allowances of a second-lieutenant; and will he take steps to see that effect is given to this written promise?

I am inquiring into this matter and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as I am in possession of the facts and have had an opportunity of considering them.