§ 3. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Pensions how many new war pensions have been awarded since 1st November last; and how many existing pensions have been increased since that date?
§ Major TRYONDuring the seven months referred to new awards have been made in 9,566 cases of officers, men, widows and dependants. During the same period 30,000 existing disability awards were increased in assessment.
§ Mr. CADOGANCan the right hon. Gentleman, inform the House how many assessments have been decreased?
§ Mr. DALTONHear, hear!
§ Major TRYONThe hon. Member for Peckham (Mr. Dalton) had better listen to my reply, and then he will appreciate that his fear is not quite fair.
§ Mr. DALTONOn a point of Order. Am I not entitled to applaud a question asked by an hon. Member sitting below the Gangway? May we not ask for some courtesy from the Minister?
§ Major TRYONI was replying to a very important point raised by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. DALTONGet on with the job!
Major TYRONDuring the period since 1st November last, 30,000 existing disability pensions were increased and 17,000 were reduced.