§ Mr. WORTHINGTON EVANSI beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for War whether, pending reconsideration of the Regulations penalising non-commissioned officers and men married off the strength in the Army, he will say that during this war separation allowances will be made and widows' and children's pensions will be granted as if they were married on the strength, seeing that all married men joining from the National Reserve will be so provided for?
§ Mr. TENNANTI have no notice of that question.
§ Mr. WORTHINGTON EVANSI gave notice to the Under-Secretary and the Financial Secretary. I left it myself at the War Office about half-past twelve to-day.
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Harold Baker)I understood that matter was to be raised on the adjournment.
§ Mr. JOHN WARDDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that is a question that ought really to be answered in the affirmative without any consideration?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. WORTHINGTON EVANSThat means either on active Service at the front or at home?