HC Deb 18 March 1919 vol 113 cc1940-1W
Mr. FREDERICK ROBERTS

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that Gunner W. Lakin, No. 147962, 74th Company, Royal Garrison Artillery, was buried at Aligarth about 8th December, 1918, in a native cemetery, without military honours; and, in view of Lakin's twenty-three years' service with the Colours and Reserve, what action the Department proposes to take in the matter?

Captain GUEST

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. I am having inquiry made and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. ROBERTS

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the widow of Gunner W. Lakin, No. 147962, 74th Company, Royal Garrison Artillery, has been officially notified of her husband's death; and whether his pay, bounty, and gratuity have been sent to her?

Captain GUEST

My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. I am informed that Mrs. Lakin was notified of the death of her husband in December last. I am having inquiry made as to whether any further details have been received from India, and also as to the last part of the hon. Member's question. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as I am in a position to do so.