HC Deb 13 November 1918 vol 110 c2671
30. Major E. WOOD

asked the Pensions Minister whether he will consider the advisability of reducing the 17s. 6d. per week charged for men boarded out in hostels or lodgings, while undergoing treatment in a hospital, to the same amount that is deducted for the maintenance of men actually in hospital undergoing treatment as in-patients; or, alternatively, whether he will make provision to make up the difference to the former class?

Mr. HODGE

This matter is now under consideration.

Major WOOD

In view of the very strong feeling which has been aroused by this obvious injustice and in view of the fact that it must have been under the right hon. Gentleman's consideration for some time past, will he be able to make a statement at an early date before the House is dissolved?

Mr. HODGE

Whether the House is in session or out of session will make no difference to the decision.