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Armed Forces And Civilians (Pensions And Grants)

Volume 373: debated on Thursday 24 July 1941

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24.

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he will consider an alteration in the terms of the Royal Warrant of September, 1939, so that pensions may be paid to parents of soldiers deceased in consequence of the present war without an inquiry into their means?

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave to a similar Question put by the hon. and gallant Member on 26th June.

25.

asked the Minister of Pensions whether the dependants of an ambulance driver, killed by enemy action during sick leave, is entitled to pension as would be the case of a member of the recognised military defence forces?

If the ambulance driver were a gainfully occupied person, death by enemy action during sick leave would entitle his dependants to the benefits of the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme. If the hon. Member has a particular case in mind, I shall be happy to look into it.

If he is gainfully employed and he is injured by enemy action, he comes under the scheme.