§ 37. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked 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. BAKERAllotment 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-HICKSHaving regard to the difficulty of finding out whether troops are abroad or not, will the hon. 279 Member take immediate steps to extend this to troops serving either at home or abroad?
Mr. BAKERI 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 - HICKSThe hon. Member has had this before him. Could he kindly expedite it?