§ 9. Mr. HOHLERasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state to what allowances married officers are entitled under Army Order No. 324, 1919, whilst on leave; and does the order, Table XIV., paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and 8, in terms entitle all officers fulfilling the conditions therein stated to furniture, lodging, and fuel and light allowances whether on leave or not?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Sir A. Williamson)Army Order No. 324, 1919, Table XIV. (Allowances) varies the rates of lodging, fuel and light allowances in favour of married officers, but not the conditions under which these allowances 228 are drawn. Paragraph 4 (General Conditions) attached to the Army Order states that allowances will be drawn by officers under the normal conditions. These conditions, under which lodging and fuel and light allowances either cease at once during leave, or are continued for limited periods, are not therefore at present affected by the Army Order. The conditions are, however, under consideration.
§ Mr. HOHLERWill my right hon. Friend refer me to any paragraph in the Order that does deprive an officer of these allowances?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI should like to have notice of that question.
§ Mr. HOHLERBut that is what I have asked in the question.