§ 13. Mr. A. SHORTasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that Mrs. R. Cound, of 28, New Road, Great bridge, Wednesbury, has lost her husband and two sons in the War; whether she receives no pension or allowance for the loss of her sons; and, if so, whether he will institute inquiry with a view to this injustice being rectified?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSMrs. Cound is receiving pension and child's allowance in respect of her late husband, amounting with bonus to 24s. 6d. a week. Her former dependence, as a widow, on her sons is considered to have ceased on her second marriage in April, 1917, but if she can show that she is in pecuniary need and incapable of self-support by reason of infirmity she can be granted a parent's pension under Article 21 (1) (b) of the Royal Warrant.