§ 32. Mr. Manderasked the Minister of Health what action he proposes to take with reference to the case of John Shone, 19½, Alma Street, Willenhall, Staffordshire, who, before obtaining a grant of 10s. per week from the Prince of Wales' British Legion Pension Fund, received an assurance in writing from the Staffordshire County Council, Bilston Guardians Committee, on 7th July, 1933, that any such pension would be disregarded, and no reduction of relief made in consequence thereof, in view of the fact that a reduction has, in fact, been made?
§ Mr. BernaysI am making inquiries into the case and will communicate with the hon. Member.
§ Mr. ManderWould the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that there is very strong local feeling on this subject, as it is felt that a definite promise given in writing has been broken, and will he use his good offices with the county council on the subject?
§ Mr. BernaysI am under the impression from the information which I have available at present that the county council, in fact, made a mistake in making that promise, but I will make inquiries.
§ Mr. ManderWould the Minister consider introducing legislation to make it possible to remedy this injustice?