HC Deb 02 July 1917 vol 95 c744
22. Mr. JACOBSEN

asked the Pensions Minister if Grants made from the Military Service (Civil Liabilities) Department are terminated upon the death of the grantees; and whether, in view of the hardship involved in many cases, he will consider this matter, with a view to continuing the grants where it is shown that special hardship will occur otherwise?

Mr. BARNES

The Regulations already provide that the grants made by the Military Service (Civil Liabilities) Department may be continued after the death of the grantee for twenty-six weeks in the case of men, and for such period as the Department think fit pending the award of a pension or gratuity in the case of officers.

Mr. HOGGE

Is it the case that the Department continues it as a matter of practice?

Mr. BARNES

I believe so.

Mr. HOGGE

No; it does not.