§ 32. Major-General Sir Alfred Knoxasked the Secretary of State for War how 1698 many married men have recently been recruited; how many of these men have been allotted married quarters; and whether separation allowance is given to the wives of the remainder?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaMarried men under the age of 26 are not accepted as recruits unless they can show that their families are adequately provided for. During January last of 34 married men accepted, 17 fulfilling this condition were under 26 years of age. The remainder would be in receipt of marriage allowance.
§ Sir A. KnoxWhat is the amount of the marriage allowance?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaIt depends upon the period served, on the rank, and so forth, but it is between 7s. and 10s.