HC Deb 25 June 1902 vol 110 cc16-7
Colonel LOCKWOOD (Essex, Epping)

I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he can explain why William Williamson, a Government employee at the gunpowder mills at Waltham Abbey, who lost a limb as the result of an explosion at Waltham Abbey, has been denied a pension.

LORD STANLEY

Apparently my hon. and gallant friend refers to the case of William Wilkinson. It is not admitted that the loss of the limb is due to the accident, which took place eleven years previously. William Wilkinson received the usual gratuity on discharge.

Colonel LOCKWOOD

But is not the noble Lord aware that, according to the papers I gave him, the doctor certified that the loss of the limb was due to the accident? Surely the distance of time should not prevent the man getting a pension.

LORD STANLEY

The Department do not accept that view.

Colonel LOCKWOOD

I shall move to reduce the noble Lord's salary.