HC Deb 27 June 1944 vol 401 cc589-90
13. Miss Ward

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is yet in a position to make a statement on increases in dependants' allowances.

Sir J. Grigg

I am afraid not.

Miss Ward

Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that the Foreign Secretary's interpretation of "shortly" was three days and that his interpretation has already been three weeks?

Sir J. Grigg

It is not my interpretation at all; I am not the sole agent in this matter.

Miss Ward

Cannot the right hon. Gentleman exercise a little pressure?