HC Deb 09 June 1921 vol 142 c2026
1. Mr. R. YOUNG

asked the Minister of Pensions whether, on the 11th March, Sergeant R. Bentham, No. 34,566, Royal Defence Corps, and now residing at Golborne, appeared before a medical board; whether a 30 per cent. pension for 12 months was granted; whether the pension has yet been paid; and, if not, will he, in view of this man's unemployment, expedite the payment?

The MINISTER of PENSIONS (Mr. Macpherson)

A difficulty as regards entitlement has arisen in this case, but, pending a decision, an interim award of pension at the rate of 30 per cent. has been made, and payment, with all arrears owing, has been authorised.