§ Mr. Lipsonasked 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. Boardmanasked 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. DaltonNo, Sir. I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply of 23rd August last to my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton (Mr. Collins).