§ Mr. JAMES THOMASasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that the widow of Elias Farnham, of Sully, Glamorgan, a member of the Twentieth Century Equitable Friendly Society, applied for the death benefit, in accordance with the rules of the society, and such benefit has not been paid; and whether he will take action on behalf of this widow, who is in poverty?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEA communication was received by the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies on behalf of the widow of Elias Farnham to the effect that she was unable to obtain the money payable on the death of her husband. The explanation of the Society was asked for, and the Secretary wrote to the Registrar on the 8th instant saying he had received no demand for payment, neither had he received any certificate of death as required by law before any claim can be paid. He stated, had the claim been made in the proper course it would have been already dealt with. The Chief Registrar is making further inquiries with a view to assisting the widow.