44. Dr. DAVIESasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that Mrs. Everett, 1912 of Royton, was granted a service dependant's pension in respect of her stepson under Article 21 (1) (a) of the Royal Warrant, but has been refused a widows' pension under the Widows', Orphans', and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1925, on the grounds that the word "son" under Section 44, Subsection (1), of this Act cannot include stepson; and will he at an opportune time take steps to remedy the difference between the two Acts?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; as regards the second part, the point which arises on Section 24 (1) of the Act of 1925 has been noted for consideration when amending legislation is contemplated.
§ 47. Mr. LONGBOTTOMasked the Minister of Health what local authorities in England and Wales have dismissed their employés on obtaining the age of 65 since the passage of the Widows', Orphans', and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act?