HC Deb 02 April 1925 vol 182 c1499
45. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister whether any decision has been reached on the questions marriage allowance for naval officers?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Davidson)

No, Sir; but I hope that an announcement may be made shortly on this subject.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Has the hon. Gentleman seen a statement in the "Western Morning News" and other papers this morning to the effect that the Co-ordinating Committee are in favour of this, and the Admiralty are standing in the way?

Mr. DAVIDSON

I have not seen that statement.

Major HORE-BELISHA

Can the hon. Gentleman explain the delay in granting something for which money has been already voted?

Mr. DAVIDSON

For the simple reason that the whole thing is being investigated.