§ 60. Major Sir Jocelyn Lucasasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the difficulties encountered by men with small resources in obtaining special life policies for air-raid fatalities; and, in view of the recrudescence of raids on this country, will he take immediate steps to facilitate the breadwinner being able to ensure a lump sum being available for his family in case of death?
§ Sir K. WoodI cannot add to the answer which I gave to my hon. and gallant Friend on 19th May last.
§ Mrs. TateIs the Chancellor aware of the inconvenience caused to women because their compensation is lower than that paid to men?
§ Sir K. WoodNo, Sir.
Viscountess AstorMay I ask my right hon. Friend, who has sat on the Front Bench for at least 20 years, whether this is the first time he has heard of this? Will he give us an answer which is really worthy of the Government?
§ Sir J. LucasIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment.