§ 6. Mr. HAYESasked the Minister of Pensions whether, seeing that pensions are only granted under Article 17 of the Royal Warrant of 1924 to the widows of men whose death is certified as materially hastened by the. lingering effects of war service, he will issue instructions to the chief area officer and other officials in the local area offices that they should inform all widows making application for pensions under this article of the nature of the medical certificate required?
§ Major TRYONIn deciding claims under Articles 17A and 17B of the Royal Warrant referred to, I am bound, by the terms of the Warrant, to have regard both to the circumstances of the man's death and to all other conditions of the case. I am satisfied that the existing facilities afforded to a widow to supply full information and evidence in support of her claim furnish material for a fairer judgment on the claim than would be derived solely from a partial certificate of the kind suggested.