HC Deb 17 September 1940 vol 365 cc97-8
21. Mr. Dobbie

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now able, after his consideration of the position of the wives and dependants of the Armed Forces, to make a statement as to his intention towards the request for raising the payments to the level of 30s. per week for wives and 6s. per week for each child, with a corresponding increase for other dependants; and, if not able at once to make such a statement, will he be able to make a statement in the near future on the subject?

Mr. Eden

Discussions have been proceeding, and I shall be in a position to make a full announcement at a very early date.

Mr. Dobbie

In view of the extreme urgency of the case, will the right hon. Gentleman give a guarantee that such a statement may be available within the next fortnight or so?

Mr. Eden

I do not like guarantees, but certainly I hope it will be within the next fortnight.