HC Deb 19 February 1918 vol 103 cc602-3
41. Sir CHARLES NICHOLSON

asked the Pensions Minister if any steps have been taken to increase the pensions of widows of men who have fallen in previous wars; and whether any steps have been taken to increase the pensions of men who have been disabled in previous wars?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY Of PENSIONS (Colonel Sir Arthur Griffith-Boscawen)

I must refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for East Edinburgh on the 14th instant.

42. Sir C. NICHOLSON

asked the Pensions Minister whether increased allowances are to be made for the motherless children; and whether the Treasury has been approached on the subject and, if so, with what result?

Sir A. GRIFFITH. BOSCAWEN

Certain proposals have been submitted to the Treasury, who now have them under consideration.