HC Deb 22 October 1918 vol 110 cc578-9
59. Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the Pensions Minister whether he has received any resolutions protesting against the Regulation under which the earning capacity of a man who enlisted before January, 1916, should be based upon what he would have received then; and whether, in view of the fact that by the periodical increases in wages since then the dependants of men who have enlisted since that date are placed in a, much better position, he will consider an amendment of the Regulation in question?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

The Regulation to which my hon. Friend refers has now been amended by substituting January, 1918, for January, 1916.

Sir J. BUTCHER

Will this substitution of 1918 for 1916 also be extended to Grants made by the Civil Liabilities Commission?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

I am afraid that I do not answer for the Civil Liabilities Commission. The question should be addressed to the Local Government Board.

Mr. HOGGE

May I ask if this amendment applies to all Grants?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

No; this applies to the Regulation about which the question was asked.