HC Deb 18 March 1926 vol 193 c567
8. Colonel CLIFTON BROWN

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he is now in a position to announce the names and qualifications of members of his Central Advisory Committee, as reconstituted 7

Major TRYON

The Committee will consist of nine persons (including three ladies) representing War Pensions Committees all of whom have had long and active experience of War Pensions work, while four have, in addition, special knowledge of work in connection with the welfare and education of children; eight representatives of ex-service officers and men; and four representatives of the official staff of the Ministry, central and local. I will cause the names and qualifications in detail to be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

colonel CLIFTON BROWN

Is that an increase or a decrease of those appointed to look after the interests of the widows and orphans?

Major TRYON

I am glad to be able to assure the House that, under the new system, there are three women on the Committee, which I think will be a great advantage to the Committee in dealing with problems affecting women and children. The scheme initiated by the late Government provided no representation of women at all.

Following are the particulars of the members of the Central Advisory Committee: