HC Deb 22 September 1948 vol 456 c875
42. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchison

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will now make a statement on the future arrangements governing the award of pensions to the widows of officers.

Mr. W. Edwards

I regret I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

Will the Civil Lord indicate when he will be likely to make a statement?

Mr. Edwards

This question is under active consideration, but, as the hon. and gallant Gentleman knows, it is a matter affecting the three Services, and we must get some common agreement on the issue. We are at least pursuing it as quickly as possible, but I am afraid that it may be some little time yet.