§ 1. Rear-Admiral Sir Murray Sueterasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether any decision has been reached on the question of officers of the Indian Marine being granted marriage allowance, in view of the urgent need for this concession?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for India (Mr. Butler)Yes, Sir. As announced in the Press on 13th January, my Noble Friend has sanctioned the introduction, with effect from 1st July last, of new scales of pay and allowances for commissioned officers of the Royal Indian Navy, which include marriage allowance. I will give my hon. and gallant Friend the details if he wishes.