§ 81. Mr. J. GUESTasked the Minister of Pensions whether, on an application for a pension being refused by the officials of the Ministry and the case being referred to the Appeals Tribunal for final decision, any statement from the officials dealing with the case, or from the Ministry, is forwarded along with the man's papers to the tribunal; and, if so, whether a copy of such statement is supplied to the man prior to the hearing or at any time?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Major Tryon)The answer to both parts of the question is in the affirmative. A précis of the material facts, including not only a reasoned statement of the grounds on which the claim has been rejected by the Ministry, but also particulars of any evidence in support of the claim which has come to light, is forwarded in each case with the man's papers to the tribunal. Two copies of this précis are, at the same time, sent to the appellant.