§ 22. Sir J. Mellorasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the outfit allowance granted to officers, when first commissioned, being insufficient to cover the increased cost of essential articles of uniform and kit, due to the Purchase Tax and a general rise in prices, he has now come to a decision upon future arrangements?
§ Captain MargessonI am considering very carefully the question whether outfit allowance of officers should be increased on account of the Purchase Tax, and I hope that it will be possible to make a statement shortly.