asked the First Lord of the Admiralty why the announcement upon the question of marriage allowance, the money for which has already been granted by the House of Commons, is still delayed?

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the co-ordinating Committee of the Cabinet has now reached any decision regarding the Admiralty proposals in respect of marriage allowances to naval officers; and, if so, what that decision is?

I will, with the hon. Members' permission, answer these questions together. No decision has yet been reached on this subject.

Could the right hon. Gentleman say whether this matter is daily under discussion and deliberation, and, if so, when he expects that an announcement will be made, in view of the interest that is felt?

I cannot say more. All I can say is, that I am doing nothing to prevent its being decided, and we shall only be too glad when it is.

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman to answer the question on the Order Paper, as to why there is this delay?

HON. MEMBERS:

Answer!