Mr. H. D. Hughesasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now able to make an announcement about the issue of marriage allowances to officers under 25 years of age.
§ Mr. BellengerIt has been decided that married officers who are under 25 years of age shall receive a marriage allowance 347W at the rate of 45s. a week, but they will not be entitled to any other married benefits, such as provision of quarters or passages to overseas stations. The decision applies equally to Naval, Army and R.A.F. officers, and will take effect as from 1st February, 1947. Payment will begin as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made. The application of this arrangement to men called up for compulsory service from 1st January, 1949, who are subsequently granted commissions, is under consideration.