§ 33. Mr. O'DOWDasked the Under-Secretary for War whether members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and other societies in Ireland who have joined the Army and have made the necessary allowance of 6d. per day off their salaries, in accordance with War Office regulations, 494 are being treated exceptionally in regard to the weekly allowances due to their dependants at home; and, if so, whether steps will be taken to have the matter set right as soon as possible?
§ Mr. FORSTERNo instructions have been given for any exceptional treatment, and I am not aware of any.
§ 44. Mr. WINGasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, if a soldier, the son of a soldier on active service, makes an allotment to his sister over sixteen years of age, the sister can receive the Government allowance to an amount sanctioned by the local pension committee; and, if not, will he say why this is not allowed?
§ Mr. FORSTERA soldier's sister is eligible under the same conditions as other dependants?