§ 47. Major Legge-Bourkeasked the Minister of Defence what additional Purchase Tax since last October has now to be met by a newly-commissioned officer out of his £50 kit allowance.
§ Mr. AlexanderIn the region of £10, but, of course, the purchases made by an individual officer will vary according to his personal needs.
§ Major Legge-BourkeIs the right hon. Gentleman considering raising the uniform allowance, in view of the great need to ensure voluntary recruitment, and the need of officers to obtain some benefit from the allowance?
§ Mr. AlexanderI am sure that the representations which, I believe, are being made, when they are received through the Service channels, will be properly considered.