Mr. MACLEANasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that Mrs. Sands, of 32, Cartside Street, Glasgow, has had her claim for increase of mother's pension (4s. 10d.) refused; that the circumstances of the household have changed since this pension was granted; that her husband has lost a leg, which impairs his earning capacity and reduces the weekly income; and that the son for whom she draws this pension was called up when 18 years of age, started his training in Janu- 1567W ary, 1918, was sent to France in June, 1918, and was killed in July of the same year; and whether, in view of the fact that pledges were made that no one would be sent to the trenches under 19 years of age and that, if this promise had been kept, Mrs. Sands' son would be alive to-day, he can see his way to reconsider this case?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI understand that there has been no application for an increase of pension in this case since November, 1920. I am, however, having inquiries made, and will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as possible.