Major BARNESasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that many of the soldiers in training at Birtley, near Newcastle-on-Tyne, say that the allowance for the support of themselves and their families is entirely inadequate; if he will make inquiries; if he is satisfied that the statements are correct; and if he will take steps to supplement the allowances in such cases as would be reasonable?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am aware that there is dissatisfaction with the present rate of training allowances, and I have laid the facts before my colleagues. I regret that I am not yet in a position to announce a decision.