§ 1. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Minister of Pensions what revision is to be made in the basis of need on which parents' pensions in respect of deceased Service men are calculated.
§ The Minister of Pensions (Mr. Heathcoat Amory)Owing to certain administrative difficulties, which I hope will soon be overcome, I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonDoes that answer mean that the Minister can give an assurance that there will be some increase in the scale for these very deserving pensioners within the not too distant future?
Mr. AmoryI should like to assure the hon. and gallant Gentleman that I realise the need, and that I am going to make a move at the earliest moment that I can do so effectively.