§ 57. Mr. BARKERasked the Minister of Pensions if he is aware that Thomas Allen, residing at 6, Bryn View, Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, ex-private in the 3rd battalion South Wales Borderers, was wounded at Ypres on 21st December, 1914; that he was discharged on 22nd April, 1916, on a pension of 13s. 9d. per week, afterwards reduced to 9s. 6d. for a period of 104 weeks; that his disability has recurred; that four medical men certify that Allen is still suffering from the effects of wounds; and will he have this application for pension reconsidered?
§ Major TRYONThis case has recently been considered, and the man's condition in respect of the slight disablement remaining was found to be not otherwise than had been anticipated by the Ministry in making their final award, which was confirmed on appeal by the pensions appeal tribunal. There are, I am advised, no special circumstances in this case which would justify exceptional action.
§ Mr. BARKERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this man has lost an opportunity of going to America, being under a disablement as a consequence of wounds received in the War, and that four doctors have certified that he is still suffering from these wounds?
§ Major TRYONHe has received final compensation in a way that was approved of and confirmed by the pensions appeal tribunal.
§ Mr. BARKERWill the right hon. Gentleman reinvestigate the case?
§ Major TRYONI shall be very happy to consider any further facts if the hon. Member will kindly send them to me.