§ Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that Mrs. M. C. Smyth, 21, Louis Street, Liverpool, the mother of two soldiers killed in action, is receiving a pension of only 10s. a week, including a supplementary allowance; whether both her sons contributed to her support before joining the Army; whether he is aware that she has to clothe and educate a son twelve years of age, besides maintaining herself, and that the house-rent alone absorbs 6s. 7d. a week; and whether he will take steps to increase the pension?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSMrs. Smyth is drawing pension at the rate of 15s. a week, plus 3s. a week (the 20 per cent. bonus). I am investigating the case to ascertain whether any further pension or allowance can be awarded on the ground that the younger son was dependent on his deceased brothers.