HC Deb 13 July 1943 vol 391 c32W
Mr. Bellenger

asked the Secretary of State for War whether wives and families of Regular soldiers commissioned from the ranks are entitled to free medical attendance?

Sir J. Grigg

No, Sir. The privilege of free medical attendance is given only to the wives and children of soldiers serving on a Regular Army engagement or to the wives and children of officers holding permanent Army commissions.