§ 4. Major-General Sir RCHARD LUCEasked the Minister of Pensions to consider the possibility of extending benefit under the Pensions Act to the orphan children of pensioners who are mentally or physically deficient after they reach the age of 21?
§ Major TRYONI have no authority under the Royal Warrants to continue allowances, which normally cease at the age of 16, beyond the age of 21. I have however taken, and am taking, measures within my powers, and without encroaching on the obligations of local education and health authorities in the matter, to co-operate with other agencies in securing such suitable treatment or training of the children before they reach the age of 21 as will enable them as far as possible to contribute to their own support.