§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Minister of Pensions what are the terms of the circular issued to local war pensions committees in regard to the special allowances to soldiers or their dependants towards meeting abnormal expenses and commitments 745W entered into prior to the war or enlistment; and in what respect this circular departs from the principles of the original order in regard to the basis upon which allowances should be made?
§ Sir W. WomersleyAs the memorandum referred to is a lengthy document I am sending the hon. Member a copy. There is no departure in it from the principles of the original terms of reference to the Advisory Committee except in so far as improvements have been made in the benefits then provided.