HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 c612
2. Mr. C. PALMER

asked the Minister of Pensions if the allowance in respect of disabled officers' wives and children has yet been sanctioned and authorised, as recommended by the Select Committee in September, 1919?

The MINISTER of PENSIONS (Mr. Macpherson)

The Government decided not to give a flat-rate allowance for wives of disabled officers, but that allowances should be granted, in cases of need, by the Special Grants Committee both for wives and children. The increased maximum rates for children, and the maximum allowance for wives recommended by the Select Committee have been approved, and are now being administered by the Special Grants Committee.