HC Deb 06 August 1919 vol 119 cc356-7
76. Mr. RENDALL

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he will grant a Return showing how many unmarried separation allowances were drawn by women unable to marry by reason of the man or woman or the illegal union having a legal spouse alive?

Mr. FORSTER

The documents supporting a claim for separation allowance for an unmarried wife do not always show whether the parties to the claim were married or single. I regret, therefore, that I am unable to give this Return.

Sir F. BANBURY

Will my right hon. Friend see that allowances are not given to any man for more than one wife?

Mr. FORSTER

We ensure that as far as we can.