HC Deb 22 July 1915 vol 73 c1666W
Mr. NEEDHAM

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he can state the separation or other allowances which are being paid by the German Government to wives and dependants of German soldiers?

Mr. FORSTER

A special allowance is issued to the wives and legitimate children under fifteen years of non-commissioned officers and men on active service; to illegitimate children where the paternity is clearly established; to legitimate children over fifteen years, brothers and sisters and relatives according to nearness of kinship, in so far as they were supported by the soldier or became dependent on him after his entering the Service. The rate of the allowance is, for a wife, 9 mark monthly from May to October, and at least 12 mark monthly for the rest of the year. The rate for each child or dependant is at least 6 mark monthly. A supply of flour, potatoes, and fuel may be partly issued in lieu of the money allowance.