§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of National Insurance if he will explain the delay in replying to letters concerning the granting of a pension to Mrs. F. M. Walker, age 73, of 25 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, Kent, details of which have been sent to him.
§ Mr. SteeleThe claim received from Mrs. Walker on the 31st October did not contain correct particulars of her late husband's insurance. It was not until early this month that she was able to furnish sufficient information for his approved society membership to be traced. It has now been confirmed that the insurance conditions for the award of pension are satisfied and arrangements are now being made for its payment to Mrs. Walker.