HC Deb 14 July 1948 vol 453 cc1173-4
24. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what pensions are provided for disabled German ex-Service men; and at what approximate annual cost to the British taxpayer.

Mr. Mayhew

In the British and United States zones, pensions are granted under the Industrial Accidents Insurance Scheme. The maximum pension is 100 marks a month. The whole cost is borne by German revenues.

Mr. Driberg

Would my hon. Friend convey that information to the hon. and gallant Member for Ayr Burgs (Sir T. Moore) who seemed last Friday to be under a slight misapprehension on this matter?

Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

While naturally appreciating the interest of the hon. Member in ex-Service men of any country, may I say that this matter is really unworthy of my attention.