HC Deb 12 May 1909 vol 4 c1969W
Mr. ODDY

asked the President of the Local Government Board if he is aware that Mrs. Conway, of Lower Allcoates, Pudsey (who is now 83 years of age), has been refused a pension on the ground of having received poor law relief; whether he is aware that since the year 1901 all she has received is 3s. a week from her son paid to her by the relieving officer, and that she has never been chargeable on the rates; and will he give instructions to pension officers in cases of this kind that the pension shall be allowed?

Mr. BURNS

I do not find that I have received any appeal or any communication in reference to this case. I have no authority to give instructions to the pension officers in the matter.