§ Mr. ALFRED SHORTasked the Pensions Minister whether a claim for a pension has been made by Mrs. D. G. Brewer, of 48, Colvin Road, Bournemouth, widow of Douglas George Brewer, No. 25284, Hants Regiment; whether Brewer suffered from gunshot wounds in the back and right elbow and compound fracture of the skull; whether medical opinion is to the effect that these serious injuries lowered his vitality and contributed to his early decease; whether the application has been supported by the Bournemouth local pensions committee; and, if so, whether he will give instructions that this case shall receive thorough investigation, so that Mrs. Brewer's right to a pension may be established?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSPrivate Brewer died of septic pneumonia following influenza. The case is being thoroughly investigated, and if medical opinion establishes a connection between the cause of death and the previous disability, pension will be awarded.