HC Deb 01 November 1945 vol 415 c748W
Mr. Lipson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what sum it is estimated will be paid out by the end of the financial year in gratuities to demobilised members of the Forces.

Mr. Dalton

£84,000,000.

Mr. Boardman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the decision not to make money grants to war service chiefs, he will now consider a common level of gratuities to both sexes of all ranks of all Services.

Mr. Dalton

No, Sir. I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply of 23rd August last to my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton (Mr. Collins).