§ 10. Captain LOSEBYasked the Pensions Minister if he has yet been able to grant the right of appeal on account of pensions permanently assessed and awarded to disabled soldiers; and if he will inform the House of any plan that he has in contemplation in the matter?
Sir L. WORTH I N GTO N-E VA N SMedical Appeal Boards of the Ministry have now been set up to which all men can appeal who are dissatisfied with the degree at which their disability is assessed. But, I cannot make any announcement on the question of granting a statutory right of appeal on assessment in cases of permanent award.
Captain COOTECan the right hon. Gentleman say what steps are being taken to acquaint the men concerned of this power?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThey w ill be told by the Board that examines them what their degree of disability is, and they will have the right of appeal.