HC Deb 02 April 1913 vol 51 cc370-1
36. Mr. CATHCART WASON

asked the Secretary of State for War, if he is aware of the expense thrown upon married officers on changing quarters; and if he will take into favourable consideration making an allowance for removal, so that no greater burden will be thrown on married officers and men than on bachelor officers and men?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Harold Baker)

I presume my hon. Friend refers to the removal of furniture, etc. Increased allowances are made to married soldiers, warrant officers and quartermasters on this score. I regret that I am unable to extend them to other married officers.

Colonel YATE

Is there any reason why it should not be extended to married officers?

Mr. BAKER

I cannot answer that across the floor of the House. The matter has been considered.

43. Mr. PERKINS

asked the Secretary of State for War whether lodging allowance to married officers is granted only while the quarters for unmarried officers in barracks are all full; and whether he will consider the desirability of granting lodging allowance to all married officers of twelve years' service and upwards while on the active list?

Mr. BAKER

Lodging money is issued to an officer married or single only when no quarters, on the scale laid down for an officer of his rank, are available.