HC Deb 13 December 1926 vol 200 c2561
54. Mr. ALBERY

asked the Treasurer of the Household if he will state, for the last 12 months, with reference to appeals against final awards, in how many of such cases has the final award been reduced as a result of such appeal?

Colonel GIBBS (Treasurer of the Household)

During the 12 months ended 3rd December, 1926, 5,355 appeals against final awards of the Minister of Pensions were decided by the pensions appeal tribunals for England and Wales. In 47 of these cases the final award was reduced.

Mr. ALBERY

Can the hon. and gallant Gentleman recommend that in future deductions shall not be made of sums overpaid?

Colonel GIBBS

I cannot recommend anything, but I will inform my Noble Friend of what the hon. Gentleman says.