§ Captain Sir B. STANIERasked the Pensions Minister when the gratuity awarded Mrs. Cotton (the widow of the late Captain W. Cotton) will be paid; whether he is aware that the matter has been unsettled since he died on the 6th January, 1918; and if it can now receive his attention?
§ Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWENAs the hon. and gallant Member was informed on the 14th instant, as soon as Mrs. Cotton completes and returns to the Ministry of Pensions the form of application which was sent to her on the 4th April, her claim to a gratuity will be considered.