§ 40. Mr. BUTCHERasked the Under-Secretary for War whether it is the intention of the Government to make any provision for the dependants of men who, having enlisted since the commencement of the War, die of some illness contracted during their period of training and before they are sent to the front?
Mr. BAKERThe question of the rates and conditions of pension for dependants is under consideration, but in the meantime the separation allowance and allotments received during the soldier's lifetime are being continued pending a decision.
§ Mr. BUTCHERDoes that answer apply to the men who die during their period of training and before they are sent to the front?
Mr. BAKERIt applies to any case in which separation allowance was being paid, but I imagine that is one of the questions which will come under the consideration of the Committee which is to be appointed.