§ 8. Mr. Bellengerasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will make a statement concerning Gunner George James Weston, Royal Artillery, who has died as a result of taking part in physical exercises at Woolwich barracks; and whether any payment to the next of kin of the deceased will be made in consequence of this accident?
§ Sir V. WarrenderGunner Weston was for his own recreation practising physical exercises when he unfortunately suffered a fatal accident. His death is regarded as attributable to military service and his next-of-kin will, on their application, be considered for an award of dependants' pension, if eligible under the provisions of the Royal Warrant for the pay, etc., of the Army.