§ 9. Mr. TURNERasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that in the Yorkshire region a stereotyped form of letter is used in cases where the assessment appeal tribunal sets aside the final award, stating that as the medical board by whom the man has been examined reports that his condition has somewhat improved since he was previously examined the award previously notified fully compensates him and no further award can at present be made; whether this formula is used in all cases; and whether there is any record of any pensioner receiving a new award after the tribunal has set aside the final award?
§ Major TRYONThe form of letter referred to is in general use in my Department for cases which, on reexamination by a Ministry medical board after the tribunal has set aside the final award, are found to be no worse than when the last assessment of disablement was made. A number of the cases examined after the final award has been set aside by the tribunal are found to have deteriorated and consequently receive further compensation.