§ Mr. Lawsonasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has completed his consideration of the effect of the Determination of Needs Act upon the existing scheme for allowances for soldiers' dependants; and can he now make a statement?
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§ Mr. LawYes, Sir. It is proposed to amend the regulations governing the issue of dependants' allowance to the dependants of members of the Fighting Services in the light of the principles underlying the Determination of Needs Act. The essential change which will be introduced is that, whereas under existing rules the resources of the whole household in which the dependant lives have been investigated, it is now proposed, in accordance with the principles laid down by the Determination of Needs Act, to inquire into the resources of certain members only. A White Paper giving details of this and other changes which will be made will be published on the First Sitting Day after 6th April.