HC Deb 30 June 1938 vol 337 c2141W
Mr. Groves

asked the Minister of Health whether he will expedite inquiries into the case of a widow's pension to Mrs. Sarah Austin, 35, Dunmow Road, Stratford, reference No. AS2/W.P.—37,701,136?

Mr. Elliot

On the information at present available, it appears that Mrs. Austin is not entitled to a widow's pension because the statutory conditions are not satisfied. Inquiries are, however, being made with a view to ascertaining whether evidence can be obtained which will enable the claim to succeed, and every step is being taken to complete these inquiries as quickly as possible.