HC Deb 28 May 1940 vol 361 cc419-20
65. Mr. Tomlinson

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he can now state the result of his consideration of the application for a pension made by Mrs. E. J. Mullins, of 42, Rydal Avenue, Warrington, whose husband Mr. Michael Mullins, late driver, Royal Army Service Corps, died in January last?

The Minister of Pensions (Sir Walter Womersley)

I have had full inquiries made into the case of Mr. Mullins, who died after only eight days' service. Having regard to the medical history of the case and to the post-mortem evidence, I regret that it is not possible to regard Mr. Mullins' death as due to his war service. I am communicating full details of the case to the hon. Member.

Mr. Silverman

Can the Minister say whether any advantage cannot be taken of the recent ministerial changes to reconsider whether disputed questions of this kind can be referred to some third party judgment?

Sir W. Womersley

I should be very glad to show the papers in connection with this case to the hon. Gentleman for him to consider this question.

Mr. Stephen

Can the Minister say why this man was passed into service, and why they turn round now and say it was all wrong?