§ 76. Mr. Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for War if he will issue lodging allowances to married men living at home 1781 with their wives, where no barrack accommodation is provided, in the same way that it is issued to men who are billeted out.
§ Mr. ShinwellNo, Sir. Marriage allowance includes provision for the accommodation of the soldier when he is residing with his family. In these circumstances the only substantial additional expense is for his food and for that he draws ration allowance of 22s. 2d. a week.