§ 28. Mr. A. WILLIAMSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he has come to a decision with regard to the claim of J. R. Fawcett, late private No. 1426, Northumberland Fusiliers, to compensation for having been improperly placed in Class W Reserve when he was unable to work regularly owing to disease caused by Army service; and whether 576 this matter was brought to his notice on 4th June, 1918, and has been waiting his decision ever since?
§ Mr. FORSTERI regret the delay in this case, which has entailed correspondence with the Ministry of Pensions. I have given instructions for the necessary inquiries to be expedited, and I hope to be in a position to communicate again with my hon. Friend shortly.