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Wives And Children (Free Medical Attendance)

Volume 391: debated on Tuesday 13 July 1943

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

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.