§ 35. Mr. F. O. Robertsasked the Minister of Pensions whether he has received any report from the British Legion in relation to the inquiries being made into the condition of ex-service men; 147 and whether he can make any statement 19 to the House in regard to the matter?
§ The Minister of Pensions (Mr. Ramsbotham)I would refer the right hon. Gentleman to the reply which I gave yesterday to a similar question by the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent (Mr. E. Smith).
§ Mr. RobertsDoes the Minister propose, when the report has been received, to provide an opportunity for its discussion in this House?
§ Mr. RamsbothamI had better see the report first.
§ Mr. RobertsIs it possible for the hon. Gentleman, in view of the growing concern about this matter in all quarters of the House, to do anything to expedite the presentation of the report?
§ Mr. RamsbothamIt is in the hands of the British Legion.