HC Deb 06 July 1937 vol 326 c177
51. Mr. E. Dunn

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the representations made to him on behalf of the county councils of England and Wales by the Ministry of Health, he is now prepared to alter the Army Regulations so as to provide marriage and family allowances to married soldiers under the age of 26 years?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Since I answered a question by the hon. Member on 15th June last, there have been no such representations.

Mr. Dunn

Have representations from the Ministry of Health not been passed on to the right hon. Gentleman, because that was the reply given by the Minister of Health?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

There have been no representations from the Ministry of Health. My answer dealt with the facts.

Mr. Dunn

Does not the Minister think that the wives of soldiers under 26 years of age ought not to be a charge upon public assistance funds at all?