HC Deb 23 February 1948 vol 447 c300W
102. Captain Crowder

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what pension will be received by Mrs. Edgar, the widow of P.C. Edgar, who was recently killed whilst on duty; and whether there is any fund from which a special grant can be made to her, irk view of the circumstances of his death and the fact that she has two children.

Mr. Younger

Mrs. Edgar has been awarded from police funds a pension of £109 4s. a year, together with allowances of £21 16s. 10d. for each of her two children until they reach the age of 16, giving a total of £152 17s. 8d. a year. I am informed that, in addition, £48 a year will be paid for each child up to the age of 16 from the Metropolitan and City Police Orphans' Fund.

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