HC Deb 12 December 1950 vol 482 c139W
84. Mr. Low

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will ensure that clothing allowances are paid to each officer immediately he is Commissioned.

Mr. Strachey

The outfit allowance to which an Army officer is entitled varies according to his regiment or corps. He receives his first posting orders during the period of leave following his Commissioning and he is told at the same time to submit a claim for his outfit allowance. This is normally paid on receipt. I am unaware that any inconvenient delay in payment has resulted from this arrangement but, if the hon. Member has evidence to the contrary, I should be pleased to consider it.