HC Deb 16 February 1922 vol 150 c1181
7. Mr. R. RICHARDSON

asked the Minister of Pensions if his attention has been drawn to the number of disabled ex-service men receiving relief from the guardians owing to their pensions being insufficient, and the handicap placed upon them in finding work because of their disablement; and if he will consider the granting of full pensions to these men whilst out of employment?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. Member for Abertillery (Mr. G. Barker) on the 9th instant.

Mr. RICHARDSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a large number of these people are receiving relief from the guardians, and does he not think that in these cases the Government might give relief such as I have indicated?

Mr. MACPHERSON

The Government is giving relief through other Departments. I give the full pension assessed in every case.