HC Deb 08 May 1918 vol 105 cc2144-5
41. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he can order that the annual payment due to a man who has been awarded the Victoria Cross shall, in the case of his death either before the award or afterwards, be paid to the mother or widow of the man during their lifetime?

Mr. FORSTER

The special pension referred to is payable only to the man himself, and I fear I cannot adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.