§ 6. Mr. NEIL MACLEANasked the Pensions Minister whether Lance-Corporal Thomas Vallance Birkett, No. P/16294, Royal Field Artillery, who served four years 101 days, and was wounded, was discharged as being no longer physically fit for war service; whether no allowance is being paid to this man, his wife, or two children; and when his case will be settled by the granting of allowances?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON - EVANSLance-Corporal Birkett has been drawing pension since his discharge in December, 1918, the present rate of payment being 28s. a week. He is not eligible for allowances in respect of his wife and children, as he was married after the receipt of the wound which led to his discharge.