HC Deb 20 February 1940 vol 357 c1132
33. Sir Patrick Hannon

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has given further consideration to the disparity which exists between allowances for de pendent children of serving soldiers, and those made to children evacuated under home defence regulations; and whether he contemplates comparable treatment for the soldier's child with the evacuee?

Mr. Stanley

I regret that I cannot add anything to the answer given by my predecessor to the hon. Member for Colne Valley (Mr. Glenvil Hall) on 21st November last.

Sir P. Hannon

May I ask the Minister whether, in view of the change in circumstances, he will give consideration to this point as early as possible, in view of the discrepancies between the allowances for evacuees and the allowances for dependants of the fighting Services?

Mr. Stanley

This question was considered towards the end of last year and an increase was then granted.

38. Mr. Lawson

asked the Secretary of State for War when he will be able to make a statement on the question of allowances for widows and parents?

Mr. Stanley

I hope to have completed my examination of the question by the time Army Estimates are introduced.

Mr. Lawson

Will the right hon. Gentleman then be in a position to make a definite statement?

Mr. Stanley

I hope to do so.