HC Deb 15 December 1932 vol 273 cc498-9
34. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Minister of Health if there has recently been any general review of persons in receipt of pensions under the Blind Persons Act; and how many pensions have been withdrawn from persons unable to earn a living owing to defective vision though not totally blind?

Sir H. YOUNG

I am not aware of any general review of such pensions. As regards the second part of the question, I have no complete information on this point as the duty of my Department is confined to adjudicating upon appeals against the award, refusal or withdrawal of pensions.

Mr. DAVIES

Is there not greater stringency in connection with the administration of these pensions now than there used to be, or is the administration the same?

Sir H. YOUNG

The administration at all times proceeds in conformity with the provisions of the law.