HC Deb 28 August 1914 vol 66 cc278-9
37. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether compulsory allotment of a portion of soldiers' pay can be made to the families of soldiers who are with the Colours, or whether it is confined to those who are serving abroad?

Mr. BAKER

Allotment is compulsory in the case of soldiers serving abroad, and it has been extended to certain troops at home. Its further extension is now under consideration.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Having regard to the difficulty of finding out whether troops are abroad or not, will the hon. Member take immediate steps to extend this to troops serving either at home or abroad?

Mr. BAKER

I am well aware of the importance of this. I have every hope that it will be done, but I cannot say for certain.

Mr. JOYNSON - HICKS

The hon. Member has had this before him. Could he kindly expedite it?