§ Mr. SWANasked the Minister of Pensions why the liability for the maintenance of the children of the late Private W. Dixon, No. 7/19,922, Border Regiment, should have had to be a liability on the Lanchester Poor Law guardians; if he is aware that for three years' keep by the ratepayers nothing has been allowed; and will he inquire into this case?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe late soldier enlisted as a single man, having deserted his wife and children in 1913. The wife died subsequently and the children became chargeable to the Poor Law. The soldier was presumed dead in July, 1916, and an application for pension on behalf of the children was made in June, 1920. The application was successful, and arrears of pension were awarded for a year which is the maximum period admissible.