HC Deb 14 March 1939 vol 345 c232W
Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for War what are the exact allowances now paid in the Army in lieu of rations; giving figures for higher rate, personal rate and lower rate separately?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Rates of money allowance in lieu of rations in the Home Commands for the messing period 25th February to 31st March, 1939, were:

— Officers. Other ranks.
s. d. s. d.
Higher rate (with meal service element). 2 2.2 2 6.3
Higher rate (without meal service element). 1 8.2 2 0.3
Personal rate 1 3.9 1 7.9
Lower rate 1 0 1 4