§ 1. Mr. R. YOUNGasked 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.