§ 82. Mr. THOMAS GRIFFITHSasked the Pensions Minister whether, in the case of a pension being awarded to a father in respect of the death of his two soldier sons, and the father himself dying, there is any provision for continuing the pension to two younger children who are left destitute and would have been maintained by the two soldiers had they lived; and, if not, whether steps will be taken to secure the continuance of the pension in such circumstances?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSIn the circumstances stated, if the pension was granted to the father in respect of previous dependence, a portion of it may, on the father's death, be awarded under Article 22 of the Royal Warrant to the younger children for their maintenance up to the age of sixteen. And even without previous dependence it may be possible for the Special Grants Committee to assist under their regulations. Cases of this nature must be decided on their individual merits. If the hon. Member has a particular case in mind, I will have it investigated.