HC Deb 22 November 1934 vol 295 c252
38. Mr. MAXTON for

asked the Prime Minister when the House will have the opportunity to discuss the increase of allowance to His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent due to his marriage to Princess Marina?

The PRIME MINISTER

The increased provision is already authorised by the Civil List Act, 1910.

Mr. MAXTON

Does it not come up for discussion in the House, or approval by the House, at all?

The PRIME MINISTER

No, not at all.

Mr. PALING

Will the amount paid to a man and wife in this case be taken into account by the Unemployment Assistance Board when assessing the needs of the unemployed?