HC Deb 11 December 1919 vol 122 cc1589-90
2. Colonel ASHLEY

asked the Pensions Minister, in view of the fact that the question has been under consideration for some months, whether he is now in a position to announce that half-fare vouchers will be issued to discharged men undergoing treatment to enable them to return home on leave?

The MINISTER of PENSIONS (Sir Laming Worthington-Evans)

I would re- mind the hon. Member that, subject to the conditions laid down in the Instructions issued by the Ministry, men undergoing treatment away from home can be given a free railway ticket once every six month to enable them to visit their homes. The question of giving additional facilities for means of half-fare vouchers is being considered as part of the general question of travelling concessions for men of His Majesty's forces, and I cannot yet announce a decision.

Colonel ASHLEY

Do I understand that the travelling concessions for ex-Service men are being considered at the same time as concessions for serving men?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

Yes, that is so.