§ Viscount WOLMERasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that, when parents and dependants of fallen soldiers have to fill up the form M.P.I., F.29, to enable them to draw a pension, they are not allowed to get their signature witnessed by a minister of religion as in the case of other pension forms; and whether, in view of the grave inconvenience caused by this regulation to aged pensioners in rural districts, he will make the necessary amendments to this and similar forms?
Mr. MUIRThe form referred to is a special identification form which is only required to be completed once in five years. It is necessary for the purpose in view to limit the possible signatories of this form. My right hon. Friend has had no evidence that inconvenience is caused by the restriction.