§ Mr. B. SMITHasked the Minister of Pensions what is the total sum at present in the hands of the Ministry representing moneys withheld from the pensions of children of men who lost their lives in the great War; whether it is banked; and whether the children, when paid the accumulated money on reaching the age of discretion, will receive compound interest on the money withheld before they reach the age of 16?
Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYI regret that it is not possible without very lengthy research to state the aggregate amount of the pensions or allowances which have been withheld in these cases. I may say, however, that so far as possible any sums so withheld are deposited in the Post Office Savings Bank and carry interest at the ordinary rates for the benefit of the child.