HC Deb 22 March 1932 vol 263 c856
25. Mr. LEWIS

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if his attention has been called to the application from Mr. A. E. Symonds, of 11, Cannon Street, Colchester, for compensation for the death of his son, the late Trooper W. C. Symonds, No. 547,596, 12th Lancers, in the course of army manoeuvres last, year; and whether he will reconsider the decision of the War Office not to grant any such compensation?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)

Mr. Symonds is not eligible for a dependant's pension, and I regret that I cannot reconsider the decision.