§ Brigadier Medlicottasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that there is dissatisfaction over the provision in the Royal Warrant which prevents married officers under 25 years of age from drawing the full marriage allowance; and if he will recommend an alteration to the Warrant to overcome this difficulty.
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§ Mr. ShinwellNo. The remuneration of officers under 25 does not compare unfavourably with that of civilians of similar age and qualifications. Their marriage allowance, which is equivalent to the highest rate of marriage allowance paid to other ranks, has recently been increased from 45s. to 56s. a week.