§ Mr. Dobbieasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisfied that all commanding officers are aware of the existence of Form 21, in reference to hardship grants made to dependants of members of the armed Forces; are such forms in the custody of the commanding officers or the paymaster, or both; and will he consult with the Post Office authorities to ensure that at post offices where dependants of the members of the armed Forces draw their allowances, the staff are in a position to advise these applicants where such form may be obtained, and that notices are posted giving such information?
§ Mr. StanleyAs regards the first part of the Question, instructions are in force which should ensure this. As regards the second part, stocks are held by all regimental paymasters and by the Command Paymaster in France, and commanding officers have been told to obtain such supplies as they require from these officers. As regards the third part, I understand that my hon. Friend the Minister of Pensions is in communication with my right hon Friend the Postmaster-General on the subject. Information as to the method of obtaining these forms is included in the pamphlet of Notes for Guidance of Applicants for Dependants' Allowances which is obtainable at any post office.