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Field Allowance.

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons at on 20 February 1940.

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Photo of Sir Jocelyn Lucas Sir Jocelyn Lucas , Portsmouth South

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the granting of field service allowance for members of His Majesty's Forces on duty in the Orkneys, in view of the active service conditions prevailing there?

Photo of Hon. Oliver Stanley Hon. Oliver Stanley , Westmorland

Field allowance is issuable to officers and warrant officers when they are not given furnished accommodation and those stationed in the Orkneys will receive it under these conditions.

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