§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY(forMajorHORE-BEL1SHA)asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the widows of naval ratings, of soldiers, and of airmen, do not get pensions, whereas in certain cases the widows of officers do; and whether he will refer this matter to the Co-ordinating Committee which is at present investigating matters affecting the three Services with a view to the granting of pansions to widows of Navy ratings, soldiers, and 'airmen?
Mr. GUINNESSThe Regulations already provide for the issue of pensions to the widows of naval ratings, soldiers, and airmen whose death is directly attributable to service. Provision for other cases will be included in the new Widows' Pensions Bill.