The Prime Minister then went into detail upon the questions
already dealt with in outline by Mr. Long a month ago, referring to the alleviation of the hardships that might arise from the civil liabilities, not only of the compulsorily enlisted men, but of all men, married or single, who have joined the forces since the beginning of the war. A Special Committee had come to an es-reement with the Treasury by which relief would be granted in matters of public debts, rates and taxes, and assistance would be given in respect of rents, mortgage interest, instalments payable ander contracts for purchase of premises or furniture, insurance premiums, and children's school fees. There is no estimate of the possible charge involved upon the country, but a limit of £104 per annum is to be placed upon the assistance given in any single case.
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