asked the Minister for Defence whether the claim of Mrs. Jane Balfe, Garradice, Kilcock, for dependent's allowance in respect of her son's service—Private Philip Balfe, No. 25792—in the National Army has been considered, and whether payment of allowance will be expedited.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - DEPENDENT'S ALLOWANCE (KILCOCK).
Mrs. Balfe's claim was disallowed after due investigation on the ground that the amount normally contributed by her son to his home for a reasonable period prior to his enlistment was less than the minimum required by the regulations, 12/- per week, before an allowance might be issued.