48. Miss Wardasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the promise that a statement would be made early in the New Year, he can now inform the House of the result of the inquiry into allowances to wives and dependants of men in the Fighting Services?
§ 50. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Prime Minister whether consideration has now been given to the question of the pay of the Armed Forces and allowances made to their dependants; and whether a statement can now be made?
§ The Prime MinisterI hope it will be possible to make a statement at an early date.