HC Deb 28 April 1932 vol 265 cc573-4
58. Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKE

asked the Minister of Pensions if he is aware that his Department has been calling up disabled ex-service men with the object of withdrawing the necessary supply of surgical boots and appliances; and will he cause inquiries to be made so as to ensure the continued supply of such necessaries?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)

The hon. Member has been misinformed. It is not the case that men are being called up with the object stated, or otherwise than in accordance with the normal practice of medical examination. I may perhaps refer the hon. Member to the answer on this subject which I gave on the 16th March to the hon. Member for the Ince Division of Lancashire (Mr. G. Macdonald), of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. CROOKE

Will the hon. Member give a further consideration to this matter if I furnish him with evidence?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

I shall be glad to consider any evidence that the hon. Member may wish to bring forward.