§ 114. Mr. Lipsonasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the pay and allowances of married officers stationed in Austria are quite inadequate to meet necessary expenses for living accommodation, mess bills, food, etc.; and if he will increase the allowances to a more appropriate amount.
§ Mr. BellengerI am aware that there have been complaints and the whole matter is at present being investigated. I cannot, however, say what the results of this investigation will be.
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§ Sir. Lipsonasked the Secretary of State for War why officers stationed in Austria are charged twice as much as other ranks for the same food rations; and if he will arrange for this variation to cease.
§ Mr. BellengerThe hon. Member is misinformed. When officers and other ranks draw rations on repayment the charge is the same. At present, however, other ranks' families receive free a half ration for a wife and a quarter ration for each child, but this privilege, which has been continued temporarily as a special concession after the introduction of the new pay code, will be withdraw at the end of the month.