HC Deb 06 July 1936 vol 314 c846
44. Mr. THORNE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in view of the recent decision of the House of Lords on appeal, he intends to take any action with regard to the question of local authorities taking into consideration the first 20s. of ex-soldiers' pensions and on that account refusing to grant any relief?

The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir Godfrey Collins)

A circular is being issued this week directing the attention of all Poor Law authorities in Scotland to the decision.