HC Deb 15 July 1918 vol 108 c675
6. Mr. PETO

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any decision has yet been reached on the question of an increased scale of pensions to the widows and dependants of officers of the mercantile marine who have lost their lives through enemy action during the present War?

Sir A. STANLEY

Considerable progress has been made with this question, but no decision has yet been arrived at.

Mr. PENNEFATHER

When is a decision likely to be arrived at on that point?

Sir A. STANLEY

I hope it will not take any very great length of time. We have to discuss it with the Treasury and other interests, but I will hurry it up as much as I possibly can.