HC Deb 20 July 1937 vol 326 cc1958-9
31. Mr. Day

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of persons who have been granted pensions during the previous three years on account of tuberculosis attributable to the conditions of service; and how these figures compare with those for the corresponding 12 months?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Of the soldiers invalided from the Army for tuberculosis during the last three years, the following numbers were awarded attributable disability pensions:—

1934 … … … 58
1935 … … … 58
1936 … … … 83
Mr. Day

Can the right hon. Gentleman say in what manner the authorities have removed cases which are attributable to this disease?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I do not follow the hon. Member's question.