§ Captain BOWYERasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that the Director-General of Awards wrote on the 29th August, 1921, to Mr. G. B. Wright, of 34, St. Mary's Street, New Bradwell, Bucks (late sergeant, No. 43419, Royal Field Artillery), saying that his claim for allowances for his wife and child was under consideration and that he would be notified as to the result in due course; and that on 9th November, 1921, and 3rd January and 14th February, 1922, this statement was repeated; and will he expedite the settlement of this claim?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONPayment of these allowances has now been authorised. I regret the delay which has occurred.