HC Deb 22 May 1924 vol 173 cc2375-6
2. Captain BOWYER

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he can now inform the House what steps he proposes to take to deal with those cases of pension where the appeal to the tribunal has been unsuccessful, but where additional evidence has been produced which clearly shows that an error of judgment has been made?

Mr. ROBERTS

The best method practicable to enable such cases to be dealt with has been under most careful consideration, and I expect very shortly to be able to inform the House more fully on the matter.

Captain BOWYER

Will the hon Gentleman remember particularly those cases where the final award has been made, and from which there is no further right of appeal, and where the man, in fact, finds after the final award that he is no better than he was at his last medical board?

Mr. ROBERTS

Yes, Sir. Full consideration has been given to that point, but I will take further note of what the hon. and gallant Gentleman has said.