§ 75. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Pensions why he has not yet kept his undertaking that the widow of a naval rating killed in the war, of whose name he has been informed, should continue to receive the allowance for her son who is 130W still at school; and how much longer it will be before the allowance is paid.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopI can only express my sincere regret for the delay that has occurred. For this delay no particular individual would appear to be responsible but a full investigation has disclosed a possible weakness in machinery. Steps have been taken to remedy this. As regards the actual case the allowance has now been renewed and arrears from the commencement of the current term have been paid.
§ Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Pensions when Mr. R. Norrington, 53, Guildford Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, an ex-Serviceman, can expect admission to a sanatorium for tuberculosis.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingArrangements for admission to a sanatorium are made by the local public health authority, and I understand that, while the actual date on which Mr. Norrington will be admitted cannot yet be stated, he is now fifth on the waiting list for admission to an institution near his home. When seen by a medical officer of my Department on 22nd instant Mr. Norrington expressed satisfaction with the position as regards both the selected institution and his place on the waiting list. During the waiting period he is in receipt of treatment allowances.