§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Minister of Pensions the number of compassionate grants made this year and the average amount of each; and whether, in view of the beneficial operation of this form of assistance, the Ministry possesses sufficient funds for the purpose?
Mr. ROBERTSSo far during the present year 93 such grants have been made from the voluntary funds in my hands. The average amount of each grant has been £22. There is still a fair balance in hand for the assistance of deserving cases.