HC Deb 07 May 1923 vol 163 cc1917-8
88. Mr. LEACH

asked the Minister of Pensions if he will examine the case of ex-Sergeant Thomas Haley, of 360, Shetcliffe Lane, Dudley Hill, Bradford, late No. 240,320, 5th reserve battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, who enlisted on 4th August, 1914, served with honour, and was discharged on 19th February, 1919, with a fracture of the skull, receiving a pension for 18 months (Z/W.Y.16,475); and whether now, despite medical evidence by Dr. P. J. McKenna, of Bradford, that his War hurt unfits him for his work as wool sorter, he can secure the return of his pension?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Captain Craig)

A medical board held in July, 1920, found no remaining disablement, and between that date and March of this year there was no application to the Ministry. In the meantime the nil award became final under the War Pensions Act, 1921, subject to the right of appeal to the tribunal, which, however, was not exercised within the time limit allowed.

Mr. LEACH

Is there no chance of this man having his case reopened?

Captain CRAIG

I am afraid not. From July, 1920, until March this year the man took no steps of any sort to deal with the matter.

Mr. LEACH

Should not that be regarded as in his favour?

Captain CRAIG

No.