asked the Minister for Defence whether any reduction has recently been made in allowances payable to members of the Defence Forces, and, if so, if he will state the reasons for such reduction.
Questions— Oral Answers. - Defence Forces Allowances.
A reduction of one penny a day in the allowance in lieu of rations issuable to certain men of the Defence Forces was made as from the 1st July, 1956. The reduction was due to a decrease in the cost to the Department of Defence of purchasing foodstuffs for the troops.