HC Deb 22 November 1917 vol 99 cc1371-2W
Mr. V. KENNEDY

asked the Prime Minister whether separation allowances are made in these Islands to the wives and dependants of interned aliens; whether separation allowances are made in Germany to the wives and dependants of interned aliens in that country, stating the rates applicable in Great Britain and Germany?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Allowances from public funds are made by His Majesty's Government to the British-born wives of interned enemies and their children. The maximum allowances are in London 12s. 6d. a week for the wife and 3s. for each child, and outside London 10s.a week for the wife and 3s. for each child. As regards the second part, no information is available.