§ 41. Sir T. Mooreasked the Minister of Pensions how many men have been discharged from the Army, Navy and Air 1191 Force through ill-health not considered due to their war service since 3rd September, 1939?
§ The Minister of Pensions (Sir Walter Womersley)I regret that it would not be in the national interest to give this figure.
§ Sir T. MooreHave these men who have been discharged an adequate opportunity of appealing to an independent medical tribunal if they desire?
§ Sir W. WomersleyYes, Sir.
§ Mr. Garro JonesWhy is it that, when men are discharged owing to wounds received in action, their discharge papers are marked "Ceasing to fulfil Army physical requirements"? Is it feared that if their certificates are properly marked, it will encourage them to apply for pensions?
§ Sir W. WomersleyThat is not a question for me at all.
§ Mr. Garro JonesWho has authority to say what goes down on the discharge papers?
§ Sir W. WomersleyThe discharging authority.
§ Mr. Garro JonesWill they be properly instructed?