HC Deb 11 March 1918 vol 104 cc63-4W
Colonel THORNE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he is aware that the Civil Liabilities Association have been reducing the dependants' allowance since the Government decided to pay the soldiers' allotments; if he can give any reason why the association in question is reducing the dependants' allowance; and if he will take action in the matter?

Mr. HAYES FISHER

I have been asked to answer this question. It is not the practice of the Civil Liabilities Committee to reduce any grants they have made on account of the Government having decided to pay the soldier's allotment. If the hon. Member can send me particulars of any case in which it is suggested that this has been done, I shall be very glad to look into it.