HC Deb 19 March 1917 vol 91 c1538
35. Mr. KING

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that many Russians of military age in this country are married men with children; whether the agreement now being negotiated with the Russian Government for the return of Russian subjects to Russia will include the transport of the wives and children of such men with them; and, if it will not so provide, whether separation allowances will be paid here in respect of wives and children left in this country by Russians sent to Russia to serve in the Russian Army or whether these wives and children will be allowed to become chargeable to the rates?

Sir G. CAVE

Points of detail such as these will receive attention. They cannot profitably be dealt with by way of question and answer.

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