§ Mr. BROMLEYasked the Minister of Pensions if he has received a resolution from the borough council of Barrow-in-Furness protesting against his refusal to make an education grant for the benefit of the son of Mrs. J. H. Edwards, of 20, Goldsmith Street, Barrow-in-Furness, whose husband was killed in the War; and whether, having regard to the circumstances of the case, he will be prepared to further consider the granting of the request for assistance in the education of this boy?
§ Major TRYONGrants in aid of the expenses of education may be made by the Special Grants Committee in exceptional circumstances. I understand that the Committee gave careful consideration to the application made in this ease, but they have decided that, having regard to the circumstances of the widow, the case is not one in which a grant out of public funds can properly be made under the Regulations.