HC Deb 18 July 1939 vol 350 c156
8. Mr. T. Smith

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will arrange for the payment of dependant allowances to unmarried wives and their children in respect of men called to the colours from the Reserve and/or the Territorial Army?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

The issue of dependants' allowance to unmarried wives and their children is not provided for in the Regulations, but assistance may be given in particular cases, where the circumstances are regarded as warranting this special course, on the recommendation of the Military Service (Special Allowances) Advisory Committee.