§ 65. Mr. DORISasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office why Mrs. J. Lavelle, of Skirdagh, Newport, county Mayo, has received no separation allowance in respect of her son, Private J. Lavelle, No. 994, 1/12th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Pioneers, although she has made several applications in the prescribed form; why the allotment of 3s. 6d. per week made to her by her son has been withheld from her; and whether he is aware that Mrs. Lavelle, a widow who depended almost entirely for support upon this son before his enlistment, has failed to get even replies to her repeated applications to the regimental paymaster for an allowance and the allotment?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe original claim was dealt with, and I communicated the result to my hon. Friend on the 27th March. An appeal, which was unfortunately mislaid, is now with the pension officer for further investigation, and I regret the delay. I am informed that the allotment is being issued.
66. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTTasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether illegitimate children are eligible for increased separation allowance under the Army order issued on 24th January, 1917; and, if not, whether they are eligible for an increase of allowance as dependants under Statutory Committee Regulations, Part II., 7 (1) (d), as amended?
§ Mr. FORSTERAs regards the first part of the question, the increased rates apply whenever separation allowance is admissible. The second part of the question should be addressed to the Minister of Pensions.