§ 17. Mr. HARRISasked the Secretary of State for War whether the soldiers now serving overseas in China have any special allowance for their dependants; and what provision will be made for them in case of death or accident due to service?
§ Captain KINGAs regards the first part of the question, marriage allowance is issued, under the conditions laid down in the Regulations, in respect of wives and children of soldiers serving with the Shanghai Defence Force. In addition, families of soldiers on the married quarters roll have either been allowed to remain in public quarters or been granted lodging, fuel and light allowance in lieu. As regards the last part of the question, families and dependants will be eligible, under the usual conditions, for the benefits laid down in the Pay Warrant.
§ Mr. HARRISAre those conditions similar to the conditions during the Great War? Do they get the same pension rights, or equal pension rights?
§ Captain KINGThese are not war conditions.