§ Brigadier-General CROFTasked the Secretary of State for War whether a re-enlisted man who marries during his re-enlistment is entitled to draw separation allowance for his wife; and, if so, whether, in the interests of contentment in the Army, he will take steps to remove this anomaly?
§ Mr. FORSTERAs I stated in Debate on the 29th May, the wife of a soldier who re-engages without breaking his service and marries is entitled to draw separation allowance. I am afraid that at is not possible to extend this concession to those who re-enlist with a break in their service. In their case separation allowance can only be granted under peace conditions.