Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Minister of Pensions whether information and statistics have been prepared by the Ministry relative to the number of men who have died as a result of their wounds at a later date than seven years after receiving their injuries; whether the widows of such men, under Article 11 of the Royal Warrant, 1022, are admissible for pen- 2290W sions; and, if not, whether, seeing that such Article 11 of the Royal Warrant has received the approval of Parliament, it will be so amended or administered in future as to obviate any cases of hardship?
§ Major TRYONSo far, no cast has been brought to my notice in which the death resulted, beyond the seven years' limit, from wounds as distinct from disease. The widows of these men are not eligible for pension under Article 11, but they can be considered for an award under Article 17. I may add that the whole matter is receiving the close personal attention of my right hon. Friend.