own expressions of sympathy and condolence to the family and friends of board officer class to david markman and 36 regiment corporal john more, and private sharman in the royal scots first battalion, the royal regiment of scotland, all tragically lost their lives serving so bravely in afghanistan this week. mr. speaker, reports that wounded soldiers will receive better compensation is a glimmer of good news on the day we hear that injured veterans having to pay for their own treatment a broad. but can ask the prime minister about another hidden scandal that is facing our troops. why our soldiers serving on the front line in afghanistan receiving houses of pounds less in basic pay that are new recruits and the police or fire service? >> mr. speaker, first of all, i have to assure that the new recommendations on the compensation scheme that had been prepared by lowered voice and welcomed as a review by the british legion are ones that will extend compensation and a number of areas where there has been controversy in the past. and we want to do the best we can by those soldiers. and the secret