§ Brigadier-General SURTEESasked thy Minister of Pensions what special arrangements have been made beyond the grants of a limited amount as pension for the decent maintenance and education of the orphaned children of men who were killed during the War; and whether he can see his way, acting through local authorities, for such children when leaving the elementary and secondary schools to have such training as will enable them to earn their living?
§ Major TRYONThe Special Grants Committee have power under their Regulations to make grants for the purpose of assisting to provide children with the same standard of education as they might have been expected to receive if their fathers were still alive, and grants can be made under the same Regulations for technical education. A child's pension may also be continued beyond the age of 16 in the case of young persons being educated at secondary schools, technical institutions or universities.