§ Mr. D. GRAHAMasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he has considered the case of Mrs. Millar, of May Street, Hamilton, an applicant for a widow's pension, referred to him by the Scottish Department of Health, for the purpose of ascertaining the insurable status of her husband while he was employed as a tailor at Hamilton Barracks; and whether, in view of the time that has elapsed since the application was made, he can state the reason for the delay in arriving at a decision?
§ Mr. COOPERYes, Sir. This case was brought to the notice of the War Department in October last. It is not a simple question of fact, but involves some difficult legal points, and I am afraid that delay is inevitable. I can only assure the hon. Member that the Departments concerned are anxious to expedite a decision.