§ Sir F. Sandersonasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that a member of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve lost his life in a crash on the night of 7th June last whilst undergoing a course of intensive training at North Weal aerodrome after a course of two years volunteer training; that he was the sole support of his widowed mother; that no compensation in respect of the loss of her only son has been awarded to her, and that she now finds herself practically destitute; and will he have inquiries made into this case with a view to awarding a suitable pension to the dependant of this young man who was killed whilst serving in His Majesty's Forces?
§ Sir K. WoodI am aware of this regrettable accident. An application on behalf748W of the pilot's mother is being considered by my Department.