16. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give an assurance that post-war credits will be paid to the next of kin of men and women who reach the legitimate age for payment, but die before a claim can be made.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterI regret that the law does not permit my right hon. Friend to give this assurance. He is aware of this particular difficulty and will bear it in mind in his consideration of the problem of post-war credits.
Brigadier ClarkeIs my hon. Friend aware that a constituent of mine did everything required by the Chancellor of the Exchequer except sign an Army or some other form? In the circumstances, does he intend to bar him from having his money because he did not sign the form, although he lived long enough to be able to try to get his post-war credits for his next-of-kin?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThe position under the existing law is perfectly clear. Questions of amending that law are, as I have said, within the scope of the consideration which my right hon. Friend is giving to the whole subject.