§ 43. Miss Irene Wardasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has completed his investi- 2552 gations into the pensions paid to relatives of policemen who lose their lives in the performance of their duty; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeI am looking into question, which my predecessor had under consideration, but I am not in a position to make any statement at present. We had some discussion on this last night.
§ Miss WardMay I ask whether my right hon. and learned Friend can give any indication as to when he will be in a position to make a statement, or is this matter covered by the general review of pensions which is being carried out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer?
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeI am sorry that my hon. Friend was not present at the debate last night when this matter was discussed. The position on this matter was indicated at that time and I do not want to go over it in detail today.