§ Mr. BUCHANANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that a decision was given in the 1584W English High Court by three of His Majesty's judges on 7th November, 1935, on the case of a claim for a widow's pension by the widow of the late Mr. Herbert B. Slaughter, which upheld an appeal in favour of the widow; if he is aware that this decision has so far not applied in Scotland; and if he intends to take any action on the matter, seeing that the decision is one which allows more favourable treatment to widows?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe decision to which the hon. Member refers has been brought to my notice. Although decisions of the High Court in England are not binding in Scotland I have instructed the Department of Health to accept this decision in determining claims for pensions arising in Scotland.