§ Mr. TOOTILLasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction amongst pensioners caused by the long delay in re-issuing new draft payment books; whether John Hodgkin-son, 22, Harcourt Road, Blackburn, Identity Certificate No. S.B.L. 1,071, has made repeated applications during the last month for the same but without avail; and whether he will have inquiries made with a view to expediting the issue of these draft books without delay?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThere is no question of a delay in issuing a new pension Draft Book in this case. The Special Medical Board who last examined Mr. Hodgkinson recommended a pension for 6 months final, and the award was made accordingly. It expired on 17th February, 1920, after which no further payments were due. If Mr. Hodgkinson claims that he has been inadequately compensated he should apply to his Local War Pensions Committee who will instruct him how to proceed.