§ Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that cases are continually arising where discharged soldiers invalided from the Army, many of whom have served abroad, commit suicide as a result of their physical or mental condition; that such condition is directly attributable to their illness arising out of military service; and that the dependants 1699W of such soldiers are not entitled to a grant or pension under the terms of the Royal Warrant; and whether he will arrange for such cases to be placed before those responsible for the administration of the Prince of Wales' Fund with a view to all needy and deserving cases being assisted from the fund?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe statements made in the hon. Member's question do not correctly represent the position under the Warrant. In many suicide eases it is possible to grant full pension to the dependants. Each case must be considered on its merits, as the grant of pension depends upon being able to connect the man's mental condition which caused him to commit suicide with his military service. If the hon. Member has any particular cases in mind and will give me the facts, I will gladly investigate them.