§ Mr. J. A. PARKINSONasked the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been called to the case of Private J. Welding, alias W. Halliwell, Tank Corps, Wareham, Dorset, whose wife has a separation order against him for £1 12s. 6d. per week for the support of herself and two children, and who are now in receipt of 15s. per week from the Poor Law; and whether he will take steps to divert this man's pay to the support of his wife and children, which was promised by his commanding officer to Mrs. Welding in a letter dated 22nd August, 1919, or order that she shall be taken on the strength of the married establishment?
§ Mr. FORSTERInquiries are being made and the hon. Member will be informed of the result in due course.