§ 6. Mr. Pilkingtonasked the Secretary of State for War whether the age at which marriage allowances are paid to soldiers is to be reduced; and, if so, when?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made on this subject on 14th March in connection with the Report stage of Army Estimates.
§ Mr. PilkingtonCan my right hon. Friend give any date when he is likely to be able to give an answer to the question?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaNo, Sir.
§ Mr. George GriffithsIs it not the fact that relatives of these men are having to go to the Poor Law for financial assistance; and will the right hon. Gentleman tell the hon. Member for Widnes (Mr. Pilkington) that also?