§ 20. Mr. Redmayneasked the Secretary of State for War for what period, and at what rates, additional accommodation allowances are paid to civilian employees on their return to this country from abroad.
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Strachey)An official returning from overseas, if he has no alternative but to occupy hotel type accommodation, is paid 1641 subsistence allowance varying from 30s. to 21s. a night for the first seven nights and thereafter 24s. to 17s. a night for a further 21 nights. In exceptional circumstances this period may be extended for a further two months. Appropriate allowances are also admissible for members of his family during this time. Thereafter, an excess rent allowance continuing for an indefinite period may in certain cases be admissible. Under other circumstances other allowances may be payable and if the hon. Member has any particular case in mind, perhaps he will let me have details.
§ Mr. RedmayneWill the right hon. Gentleman say what reaction he has had to his approach to the local authorities in regard to giving special consideration to these employees?
§ Mr. StracheyI cannot without notice. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will put down a Question.