§ 3. Mr. HAYESasked the Minister of Pensions the authority under which children's allowances are paid from date of birth, even though the pensioner failed to make application until some time after birth on account of the ignorance of the pensioner of his eligibility for the same?
§ The MINISTER of PENSIONS (Major Tryon)Special circumstances, such as illness, which precluded earlier application, would be recognised in accordance with the instructions drawn under the Royal Warrants for carrying out the general authority conveyed by them.
§ Mr. HAYESDoes not the Royal Warrant, in fact, apply to the right of the pensioner to the allowance in respect of children?
§ Major TRYONNo; the rights are in accordance with the instructions issued under the Royal Warrant.
§ Mr. HAYESWould the right hon. Gentleman reconsider any particular case if the matter is brought to his notice?
§ Major TRYONI shall be very happy to consider any case which the hon. Member sends to me.