I want to return to the issue of the cut of special allowance pay to ill and injured soldiers who cannot return to work within six months.
Why was that policy instituted? It wasn't in place before. Do you not see this as being a deterrent, for those suffering from mental health illnesses and injuries, to actually stepping forward, if they suspect that they could lose their special allowance pay? I know that our special operation forces members could see upwards of $23,000 a year cut.