HC Deb 27 November 1916 vol 88 c21
27. Mr. YEO

asked the Postmaster-General whether, seeing that Christmas Day falls on a Monday, and that separation allowances for soldiers' and sailors' wives and families are usually paid on Mondays, he will consider the advisability of permitting payments due on 25th December, 1916, to be made on the previous Friday or Saturday?

50. Sir GEORGE RADFORD

asked whether arrangements can be made with the Post Office for the payment of separation allowances which in the ordinary course would be paid on Monday, the 25th December, on the previous Saturday?

Mr. FORSTER

This is being considered by the War Office and General Post Office, and I hope it will be possible to make an announcement shortly.

Mr. YEO

Will the hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of paying for two weeks at the beginning of that week, and thus saving trouble to the Post Office and that Department?

Mr. FORSTER

It is being considered in all its aspects.