§ Mr. LYLEasked the Minister of Pensions whether his attention has been drawn to the case of the late Private C. J. Nottage, No. 272509, Royal West Surrey Regiment, who was discharged suffering from chronic gastritis, caused and aggravated by military service; whether he is aware that this man's pension was stopped on 2nd July last, as a result of the report of a medical board that the aggravation had passed away; that two independent doctors in attendance on this man have certified that he is still suffering from acute and chronic gastritis; that Mr. Nottage is at present desperately ill, with absolutely no means of support; and whether his Department is taking any steps to bring this distressing case to a head, in view of the low condition of Mr. Nottage's health?
§ Major TRYONThis man was discharged in October, 1917, on account of chronic gastritis, and was awarded pension on the ground that his disability had been aggravated by service. The medical board which examined him in July, 1919, reported that the aggravation had passed away, and this finding was subsequently confirmed by a medical appeal board and by the medical advisers to the Ministry. An appeal against the consequent discontinuance of pension has been lodged with the Pensions Appeal Tribunal and will, I am informed, be heard on the 22nd November. My right hon. Friend regrets that until the decision of the tribunal has been received he is unable to take any further steps in the matter.