HC Deb 18 March 1919 vol 113 cc1890-1
18. Major HILLS

asked the Secretary for War whether, under the existing regulations with regard to soldiers on the married establishment, no provision is made for the wife and family in the matter of rations or allowance in lieu of rations; and whether, in view of the fact that certain qualifications are necessary to enable a woman to be brought into the establishment of the regiment, he will consider the desirability of making some provision to supply a ration in kind or a ration allowance, namely: wife, three-quarter ration; children, five years of age and upwards, half ration; and children, one and a half to five years of age, a quarter ration?

Captain GUEST

The regulations to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers are the peace regulations for troops at home. Rations in kind have always been supplied at Colonial stations; and until the end of the War families at home are having allowances in money. The arrangements to take effect after the end of the War are under consideration.