Mr. T. F. RICHARDSasked the Lord Advocate whether he is aware that an old lady who applied for a pension in Arbroath has been refused on the ground that her income exceeds £31 10s., the facts being that this old lady lives with a married daughter whose husband is in receipt of more than £200 per year, and for the domestic services of the mother the daughter gives her board and lodging; whether he is aware that board and lodging for women in Arbroath is valued at 6s. per week; and whether he can take any action in this matter?
§ The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Ure)I am aware that the pension committee at Arbroath refused the application of the old lady referred to by my hon. Friend. But an appeal has been taken against their decision, and the case has not yet been finally considered by the Scottish Local Government Board. It is not within my power to take any action in the matter.
Mr. T. F. RICHARDSCan the hon. Member give me any idea when it is likely to be considered. It has now been before the authorities for a month