§ 4. Mr. STEPHENasked the Minister of Pensions whether, in all cases under Regulation 17a, when a widow who is in receipt of pension for herself 'and children remarries the pension on behalf of the children is withdrawn as well as that for herself?
§ Major TRYONIt is a condition of the modified pension which may under certain conditions be granted under Article 17A that all grants payable under it cease on re-marriage of the beneficiary.
§ Mr. STEPHENWill the Minister of Pensions reconsider this arrangement in view of the fact that hardship often occurs to the children of ex-service men?
§ Major TRYONThis particular Article provides for grants under very exceptional conditions, and I am not prepared to suggest any alteration.
§ Mr. STEPHENWhy should the children be penalised if the mother remarries?