Children's Allowances.

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Navy. – in the House of Commons am ar 14 Mehefin 1939.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Hon. Ralph Beaumont Hon. Ralph Beaumont , Portsmouth Central

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that whereas a naval officer is entitled to an allowance in respect of a child until the child attains the age of 16, a naval rating is only entitled to such an allowance while his child is under the elementary school-leaving age and that allowance does not continue after that date even if the child is continuing his education; and whether he will take steps to remove this anomaly?

Photo of Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare , Norwich

The question is one which affects all three Services and is under consideration. I am not yet in a position to give a definite reply.