§ Sir W. CHEYNEasked the Secretary of State for War if he will inform the House what arrangements, if any, are being made to enable the wives of officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the regiments which will be ordered to Palestine very shortly to accompany the troops?
Captain GUESTIt has been decided that, for the present, wives of officers and other ranks cannot be permitted to proceed to Palestine, but as soon as the situation admits the matter will be reconsidered.