§ 79. Mr. HAYDAYasked the Pensions Minister whether Gunner R. Swift, No. 50002, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was wounded on 29th October, 1917, and was discharged from hospital on 11th March, 1918, was granted four weeks' full pension, then 80 per cent. for thirty-five weeks, renewed by the pensions authority for another nine weeks, was medically examined 4th January, 1919, and was awarded a gratuity of £32 10s.; whether this man has asked for a special board with a view of being granted a permanent pension; and, if so, will he state the reason why this was refused?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Sir James Craig)According to the report of 1906 the medical board who examined this man on the 4th January, 1919, the wound had practically recovered, and such disablement as remained was not sufficient to justify the award of a permanent pension. This opinion was confirmed by the Medical Advisers of the Ministry. At present there do not seem to be sufficient grounds for ordering a fresh examination by a Medical Board, but Mr. Swift may apply to the local war pensions committee, and if their medical referee recommends such a course, a further board will be held.