HC Deb 31 October 1939 vol 352 cc1771-2W
Mr. Perkins

asked the Secretary of State for War at what age are marriage allowances paid to married officers of the Army Reserves after mobilisation?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Before 11th September last, only married officers of 30 years of age or over were entitled to an allowance in respect of their families, but, from that date, such an allowance has been granted to all married officers, irrespective of their ages.