§ Sir A. SHIRLEY BENNasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the War Office what allowance is granted to the wives of private soldiers serving abroad; and if the Government propose taking any steps to enable them to meet the present abnormal cost of living?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONGenerally speaking, the wives of soldiers who had served during the War are still drawing the separation allowances given during the War. When the large increase in the soldier's pay was made last autumn, 49W notice was given that these allowances would be liable to reduction or discontinuance, and the future arrangements are now under consideration.