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Marriage Allowances.

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons at on 21 March 1939.

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Photo of Sir Richard Pilkington Sir Richard Pilkington , Widnes

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the age at which marriage allowances are paid to soldiers is to be reduced; and, if so, when?

Photo of Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha , Plymouth, Devonport

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made on this subject on 14th March in connection with the Report stage of Army Estimates.

Photo of Sir Richard Pilkington Sir Richard Pilkington , Widnes

Can my right hon. Friend give any date when he is likely to be able to give an answer to the question?

Photo of Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha Mr Leslie Hore-Belisha , Plymouth, Devonport

No, Sir.

Photo of Mr George Griffiths Mr George Griffiths , Hemsworth

Is it not the fact that relatives of these men are having to go to the Poor Law for financial assistance; and will the right hon. Gentleman tell the hon. Member for Widnes (Mr. Pilkington) that also?