HC Deb 03 June 1919 vol 116 c1827
76. Mr. STURROCK

asked the Lord Advocate whether, in view of the hardship imposed upon widows and dependants of soldiers, sailors, and airmen by the operation of the law of intestacy in Scotland, he can undertake to promote an amending Bill during the present Session of Parliament to enact that all estates not exceeding a total value of £35 will be issued in their entirety to the person who, in the case of a Service man's estate, is drawing the pension?

Mr. MUNRO

The matter referred to by my hon. Friend is receiving my consideration in consultation with the Lord Advocate.

Mr. STURROCK

Will he, as soon as possible, give us a definite statement on this highly-important matter?

Mr. MUNRO

I hope so.