HC Deb 22 November 1917 vol 99 cc1386-7W
Mr. PETO

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he can now make any announcement with regard to the proposed increase in pay of junior married officers and separation allowance?

Mr. CLOUGH

asked upon what date the scheme of making separation allowances to the dependants of subalterns will come into operation?

Mr. FORSTER

I can add nothing to the reply which I gave on the 8th instant to the hon. Member for Hertford.

Major KERR-SMILEY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether young officers on joining receive an allowance of £50 towards their kit; whether any further grant is allowed them for the renewal and upkeep; and, if not, whether the question of a further grant on completion of twelve months or longer on active service will be considered?

Mr. FORSTER

An initial grant is given, as stated. Maintenance of officers' clothing is met out of pay. As already announced, the pay of junior officers is under the consideration of the Government.