HC Deb 11 March 1925 vol 181 c1299
16. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is in a position to make any further statement on the question of the grant of marriage allowances for officers of the Royal Navy?

49. Major HORE-BELISHA

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government have come to any decision with regard to marriage allowance for officers in the Royal Navy; and, if so, whether he can state what that decision is?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I will, with the hon. Members' permission, answer these questions together. The matter is still under consideration by the Co-ordinating Committee.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

When does the right hon. Gentleman expect to reach some conclusion?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I hope it will not take very long. I hope the hon. and gallant Gentleman will realise that as far as the Admiralty are concerned we are putting forward a case which we believe to be justifiable in favour of the married naval officers, and it is being considered now by the Co-ordinating Committee. I do not want to raise too sanguine hopes in anybody's mind, and I think it better to be as reticent as I can with regard to the future.