HC Deb 14 May 1925 vol 183 cc1995-6
9. Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the Minister of Pensions for what reason Mr. Gilroy Dunstan, 134, Markfield Road, Tottenham, who lost both legs as a result of war service and whose wife is an invalid, has had his constant attendance allowance entirely stopped

Major TRYON

Repeated endeavours have been made to induce the pensioner to enter an institution in order that he may receive the attention to his injured limb, which my medical advisers are satisfied is essential for his case, and without which his condition is liable to serious deterioration. Instructions have been given to continue the allowance pending a further effort in the same direction. If the hon. Member can render any assistance in the man's own interests, I hope that he will do so

Mr. MORRISON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the man's objection to going into an institution is because his constant attendance allowance was suddenly stopped and he got into debt because of that, and he was unaware of it. He also had a small debt amounting to £7 10s., and if the Ministry met that point the man would be perfectly willing to go into the hospital?

Major TRYON

In any case, the man's health is the first consideration, and if the hon. Gentleman would use his influence to get this man to undergo treatment in his own interest he will be doing the best service he can do for this man.

Mr. MORRISON

Pending the hon. Member doing his best, will the right hon. Gentleman see that this man is not punished by having his constant attendance allowance stopped?

Major TRYON

I understand that it is now being paid, but the main consideration is the man's health