Lieut.-Colonel V. HENDERSONasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that, under the provisions of the Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act of last year, the children of a man who has divorced his wife and been given their custody are not entitled to pension on their father's death as long as their mother remains alive and does not remarry, and subsequently becomes a widow; and whether he will introduce legislation next Session to remedy this defect?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAs regards the first part of the question, the statement therein does not accurately represent the position; but, as the matter is rather involved, I am sending my hon. and gallant Friend a detailed statement. As regards the second part of the question, I cannot commit myself further than to assure him that the matter will be fully reviewed when amending legislation is in contemplation.