HC Deb 19 May 1924 vol 173 cc1842-3W
Sir W. CHILCOTT

asked the Minister of Pensions for what reason the mother's pension of Anne Horrocks, widow, of 48, Stuart Road, Walton, which she is receiving in respect of her late son, Frederick William Horrocks, who died of influenza in Italy in November, 1918, has been reduced from 19s. 6d. to 8s. 10d.; if he is aware that this son was Mrs. Horrocks's sole support prior to the War; and if he will give instructions to have this case looked into?

Mr. ROBERTS

I am glad to inform the hon. and gallant Member that, on reconsideration of the facts of this case, it has been found possible to restore the former award of 19s. 6d. a week, with effect from the date upon which the reduced award came into force.