HC Deb 07 July 1930 vol 241 c40
76. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the nature of the inquiry that is proceeding into the question of the advisability of giving marriage allowances to naval officers?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Ammon)

I would refer the honourable Member to the reply given on the 2nd July (OFFICIAL. REPORT, Column 1945).

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The reason why I have put down this Question is because of the reply that I received on that date. What is the nature of the inquiry?

Mr. AMMON

My right hon. Friend told the hon. Member, on the 2nd July, that there were many contingencies which must be considered, and that it would take a long time.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Yes, but I am asking what is the nature of the inquiry. I have put that question on the Order Paper.

Mr. AMMON

The inquiry is into the granting, or otherwise, of marriage allowances.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I know that.

Captain CROOKSHANK

Can the hon. Member say Who is making the inquiry? Is there a Committee, or is the hon. Member doing it himself?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Can we have an answer? Is it a Departmental Committee?

Mr. AMMON

The inquiry is by the Board of Admiralty.