Major D. DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that Pte. W. G. E. Tomlins, No. 16,777, Royal Army Service Corps, enlisted as a single man, despite the fact that he has a wife and children; whether the separation allowance necessary for the support of Mrs. Tomlins has been refused, thereby compelling her to apply for Poor Law relief; and if he will inquire into the matter?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONMarriage allowance is issuable only when the soldier's family is either living with him or is separated by the exigencies of the Service. This man left his family before enlistment, and marriage allowance is not issuable. He has, however, been placed under stoppages for the support of his family at the maximum rate permissible under the Army Act, viz., 1s. 6d. a day.