§ 44. Sir J. D. REESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the payment of separation allowances to the wife is in some cases deferred till three weeks after the husband has been called up, whereby hardship is occasioned; and will he issue instructions that no such preventable delay shall occur in future?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)So far as the issue of instructions can prevent delay, it is already prevented; but there are still inevitably isolated cases of failure. If my hon. Friend is aware of any cases of excessive 2084 delay, and will give me particulars, I shall be happy to have them inquired into.
§ 49. Mr. HOGGEasked the Prime Minister if he is in a position to state whether the new separation allowances are to be retrospective, and, if so, from what date; whether any other alterations are to be made; and whether he is able to say what war bonus it is proposed to give on war pensions?
§ Mr. FORSTERI understand that my right hon. Friend the Member for Black-friars will make a statement on this subject after questions.