Compassionate Allowance (Mrs. Mortishead).

HC Deb 22 April 1909 vol 3 cc1667-8

Viscount MORPETH

asked what compassionate allowance has been paid to the widow of the late Mr. Mortishead, of Birmingham, whose death is attributed to the severity of the strain caused by overwork in dealing with old age pensions?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

A sum of £100 was granted from the Royal Bounty Fund to^* the widow of the late Mr. Mortishead.