§ Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that Mrs. Phipps, the wife of Aircraftman D. Phipps, of 35, Hunters Grove, Romford, has still not received an allowance on his behalf, although he has been called up for service over seven weeks now; that this is not due to any inaccurate particulars having been given by the applicant; and whether he will deal with this case at once?
§ Sir K. WoodI am aware of the delay referred to which appears to be due to the loss of the claim during postal transit. The validity of the claim was never in question and pending the preparation of a duplicate claim an advance of £3 was sent to this airman's wife immediately on1058W receipt of her complaint. Steps have now been taken to ensure that she receives regularly through the usual channels the family allowance due to her.