§ 70. Mr. GEORGE EDWARDSasked the Minister of Pensions if his attention has been drawn to the case of Mr. Charles Calver, Wattlefield, Wymondham, Norfolk, father of the late Private Charles Calver, No. 7037, Norfolk Regiment, who was killed in November, 1914, who has been refused a pension on the grounds that he was not dependent. on his son prior to mobilisation: whether he is aware that the soldier supported his father both in civil and military life, and regularly sent home money and other gifts; and whether he will have further inquiries made into the matter?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Major Tryon)The decision in this case was made after careful inquiries had failed to 1004 produce any evidence of pre-War dependence. My right hon. Friend will, however, be glad to consider any information to the contrary which my hon. Friend may have.
§ Mr. EDWARDSIs it not a fact that this man's son supported him until a fortnight of his death?
§ Major TRYONMy information is that no allotment was made by the late soldier while he was on service, and no separation allowance was paid. It is not a ease for making an allowance.
§ Mr. EDWARDSWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman make inquiries?
§ Major TRYONIf my hon. Friend can give me any information to establish this man's claim, I shall be grateful to him. I hope he will send it.