HC Deb 23 July 1942 vol 382 cc152-3
17. Captain York

asked the Minister of Pensions whether it is the policy of the Government to make any differentiation between the treatment of widows of men killed in action and other surviving parents in so far as allowances towards children's upkeep are concerned?

Sir W. Womersley

The rates of pension and children's allowances paid to widows of men killed in action are laid down in the Royal Warrant, and I have no power to vary them.

Captain York

Does the Minister think it just, with regard to the allowances for free milk and free vitamins given, under certain income limits, to children, that they should cease when the husband is killed?

Sir W. Womersley

This is a matter for the Minister of Food, who is sending the hon. and gallant Member a considered reply.

Captain York

I put down this Question to the Prime Minister. It was transferred, without my having anything to do with it, to the Minister of Pensions. What am I to do?

Mr. Speaker

The ordinary procedure when a Question is put down is to send it to the Minister responsible.