§ 55. Major M'LEANasked the Pensions Minister if his attention has been drawn to the case of Mrs. Atkins, of Pasture Road, Burton-on-Humber, who had two 1065 sons killed in the War, a third disabled, and a daughter killed on duty while on war work; and if he will reconsider his decision not to grant a pension or gratuity, in view of the poor circumstances in which Mrs. Atkins is placed, having been dependent on her sons before the War?
§ Sir J. CRAIGAs Mrs. Atkins remarried subsequently to the enlistment of her sons, she is not eligible under the Royal Warrant for a grant of pension, unless she can prove that she is in pecuniary need and incapable of self-support by reason of infirmity or age. At present she cannot be regarded as in pecuniary need, in view of her husband's earnings; but, if her circumstances should change at any time, a further application may be made.