Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 4 Mawrth 1947.
Mr Arthur Champion
, Derbyshire Southern
12:00,
4 Mawrth 1947
asked the Minister of Pensions if he is aware of the hardship caused to widows of men whose death resulted from war service if they have physically infirm children who are incapable of earning their living, who have reached the age of 21 years and, as a result, are not eligible for an allowance; and if he will amend the provisions governing such awards in such a way as to enable widows to maintain these children without having to seek public assistance.
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