§ 30. Mr. O. LEWISasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is now in a position to state the decision of the Board of Admiralty as to the granting of marriage allowances to naval officers?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Ammon)No decision has yet been reached.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAWhat is the nature of the inquiry which the hon. Gentleman announced a year ago was taking place?
§ Mr. AMMONThat matter is now before the Board of Admiralty, who are considering the whole of the facts, both financial and otherwise.