HC Deb 22 December 1916 vol 88 c1823
42. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the Government has not had time to deal with the Royal Warrants before the Recess, he can see his way to do something temporarily for the 50,000 odd men who have so far been refused any pension on account of their disability not being considered due to service, although accepted as medically fit?

Mr. FORSTER

It is hoped that the Royal Warrants will be dealt with very shortly.

Mr. HOGGE

Are you doing anything to deal with the case in the meanwhile?

Mr. FORSTER

I told the hon. Member the Royal Warrant would be dealt with very shortly. I may add that the Pension Minister is seeking daily to make an arrangement to renew the Royal Warrants.

Mr. CURRIE

Does my hon. Friend hope that the matter will be dealt with, say, before the last day of the year?

Mr. FORSTER

We are doing our best.

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