HC Deb 23 November 1927 vol 210 cc1772-3
20. Sir BERTRAM FALLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can make any statement as to the inclusion of a sum of money in the coming Naval Estimates towards marriage allowance for officers of the Royal Navy?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I regret that I see no possibility of including any sum of money in the coming Naval Estimates for marriage allowance for officers of the Royal Navy.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the reasons which induced him to include a sum for marriage allowances for officers of the Royal Navy in the Estimates in 1925 have not changed, and that the need for it is just as great now?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I cannot argue that point, but I think the hon. Member will realise that we are governed in this matter by the Government decision of 1924.