HC Deb 09 June 1937 vol 324 cc1740-1
14. Mr. R. J. Taylor

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of Royal Marines invalided out of the Service owing to tuberculosis; the number who have applied for pension; and the number of cases in which pensions were awarded during the last three years?

Mr. Cooper

During the period of three years ended 3oth April, 1937, 65 Royal Marines were invalided out of the Service on account of tuberculosis, of which number 62 were pulmonary and three other forms; each invalid was automatically considered for an award of pension which was granted in 43 cases.

Mr. Taylor

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the period that these Marines have been in the Service?

Mr. Cooper

I could not give the period of service for each Marine without notice.

Mr. Taylor

Would the right hon. Gentleman consider that three and a-half years' service, with a clean bill of health preceding that, should entitle a Marine to a pension?

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