From her own website http://www.janhamilton.co.uk/index.html

"I want to state categorically that I have not sought, nor would accept such a sum. Nor is there, in fact, any binding agreement in place of any sort between myself and the MOD."

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Nicki Barr, N.Wilts,

If the uniform required were unisex it is unlikely the MOD would have made any payment, more likely there would have been disciplinary action for not obeying the order. The MOD refer to Jan as her, she is probably legally female & should be treated and referred to as female, and treated equally.

June Angela, Thurrock,

Hamilton would have been told to turn up in combat 95 uniform which is unisex. Should all our female soldiers start suing the MOD as well. If this man had any honour he would donate his money to a charity which helps those soldiers injured in conflicts.

Brian, Aldershot, England

The issue here is not Jan but the dreadfully low level of compensation paid to servicemen who come home from the war. If a civilan was injured in this way, they would get 10 times the amount the MOD pay. They deserve so much more.

Ian, manchester,

This is ridiculous, Mr Hamilton signed a contract of employment with the MOD as a MAN and as such was given responsibilities in accordance with experience etc. To change to a WOMAN and expect everything to be the same is ridiculous. The MOD should be ashamed at giving in to this hurt feelings.

joe, Edinburgh, Scotland

I am totally appalled at the decision to pay out any monies, when so many of our brave service staff are returning home with horrific injuries and recieve so little compensation.

He / she made the decision and should therefore have to bear the consequences not sponge off the state.

Gary Wells, Mumbai, India

I make no comment on the size of this award - it may or may not be appropriate- but am I the only one sickened to my stomach by the relatively awards for the injured? How can the loss of limbs, sight and life be worth less than injured feelings?

john, London, UK