§ 40. Mr. STRANGERasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that an application for a pension on behalf of A. Maskell, father of Private George Maskell, No. 17,462, late Royal Berks Regiment (regimental number 11/p.p./56,406), who was killed in the War, was refused, the reason given in the letter to the father being that, in view of his circumstances, he could not be in pecuniary need; and whether, having regard to the fact that A. Maskell is a man over 60 years of age, is totally without money, and by reason of physical disability only able to work occasionally in fine weather at his occupation of an agricultural labourer, the matter can be reconsidered by the Ministry?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Mr. Muir)My right hon. Friend is having inquiries made regarding this case. A communication will be addressed to the hon. Member at an early date.