§ 26. Mr. LIDDALLasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction which exists among the younger married men in the Army owing to the fact that not until they attain the age of 26 are they permitted to cohabit with their wives; and will he, when the wife resides in the same town as the soldier husband, make arrangements for them to be able to live together?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Duff Cooper)No, Sir; I do not think that there is much dissatisfaction with regard to this matter. King's Regulations already provide that married soldiers, although not on the married quarters roll, may, in special cases, be granted permission by their commanding officers to be out of barracks.
§ Mr. LIDDALLIf I hand to the right hon. Gentleman this letter from a young serving soldier of 25. which is full of heart interest, will he give it careful consideration?