HC Deb 24 February 1930 vol 235 cc1853-4
42. Mr. STEPHEN

asked the Minister of Pensions what changes have been made by him in connection with providing treatment allowances for dependants of disabled men in hospital who were unemployed for some time before going into hospital?

The MINISTER of PENSIONS (Mr. F. O. Roberts)

No change has been made in the general position. This was dealt with in the answer given to my hon. Friend on the same point on Thursday last, of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. STEPHEN

Is the Minister aware that, when a person is in hospital, he is unable to get one, which is a great injustice to him, and that there is great discontent about this matter, and will he not consider making an alteration?

Mr. ROBERTS

I shall be glad to consider any representation with regard to the kind of case my hon. Friend mentions, if he will see me.

Mr. STEPHEN

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware of the discontent among the generality of these cases, and will he not consider the general position in order to effect an improvement?

Mr. ROBERTS

Yes, I shall be glad to consider the general position.