HC Deb 08 March 1915 vol 70 c1166W
Mr. MORRELL

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he will make inquiries into the case of Mrs. Margaret Coates, of 24, Allen Street, Burnley, mother of Private William Coates, No. 2843, 5th East Lancashire Regiment, from whom, previous to his enlistment in October last, she wan receiving 24s. a week towards the support of herself and her mother, he being her only child; whether, upon his enlistment, he allotted to her 3s. 6d. a week; and will he say why she has not yet received any allowance from the Government?

Mr. BAKER

This case is being inquired into.