HC Deb 27 June 1955 vol 543 cc7-8
9. Mr. Wade

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance why Mr. D. B. Lamb, 5, Sunny Bank Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield, was disqualified from receiving sickness benefit from 1st October, 1954, to 24th November, 1954, although his doctor and his wife had been advised by the local office of his Department that he would not be so disqualified.

Mr. Peake

I am glad to be able to inform the hon. Member that payment has now been made to Mr. Lamb in respect of the period in question. I regret the delay.

Mr. Wade

While I appreciate what the Minister has said and am informed that my constituent has received a cheque—although without a covering letter—may I ask whether it was absolutely necessary for Mr. Lamb to undergo the strain of the very lengthy and somewhat harassing procedure of unsuccessful appeal

allowance for the lower standard of occupation is about the same proportion today as it was about two years ago, and the proportion in regard to constant attendance is somewhat greater.

Following are the figures:

before amends could be made for this error?

Mr. Peake

Yes, Sir. Anyone with a knowledge of the work of the Public Accounts Committee will know that it is very unwise for a Minister to interfere while a case is sub judice.