§ 16. Mr. GWYNNEasked the Minister of Pensions whether his attention has been called to the case of an ex-service man who, whilst suffering from neurasthenia due to War service, committed suicide at Hailsham, and, although the local war pensions committee had arranged for his funeral, this was stopped by the authorities at regional headquarters, who declined to sanction the payment; and will he explain the reason for this action?
§ Major TRYONThe circumstances of this case were exceptional, but the full facts have now become available, and I am glad to inform my hon. Friend that the Ministry will refund the funeral expenses under the usual conditions.