§ Wing-Commander Wrightasked the Secretary of State for War how many soldiers were in receipt, at the most recent date on which figures are available, of separation allowances in respect of their wives, children or both; for how many wives and how many children were these allowances paid; and what is the total value of the allowances thus paid, giving figures for wives and children separately, if possible?
§ Captain MargessonI am afraid that it would not be in the national interest to give any figures which might enable the enemy to draw conclusions about the strength of our armed forces.