HC Deb 28 June 1937 vol 325 cc1625-6
22. Mr. Tinker

asked the Minister of Pensions the figures of the number of applications made under the special arrangements for dealing with cases when more than seven years have elapsed since discharge from the service after the Great War; and how many have been successful?

The Minister of Pensions (Mr. Ramsbotham)

I would refer the hon. Member to the particulars which I gave in reply to questions on the same point on the 14th April and the 8th of the present month, of which I am sending him copies.

Mr. Tinker

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the ex-service men are of opinion that the concession granted by the Government over the seven years is no good at all to them, because very few are succeeding?

Mr. Ramsbotham

If the hon. Member will study the replies I have given, he will see that that question is quite unfounded.

Sir Arnold Wilson

Is not this one of the principal reasons for the difficulties we are now experiencing in recruiting?

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