§ Mr. LAWSONasked the Minister of Pensions what are the general conditions under which allowances are paid to badly disabled ex-service men who need the help of an attendant; is he aware that these allowances are frequently re- 2020W duced, and that men who have been allowed 20s. a week for two or more years have had the amount reduced in some cases to 5s.; on what evidence the reduction is made; and whether longer notice of intention to reduce can be given to the men to enable them to appeal?
§ Major TRYONA constant attendance allowance is granted in addition to a pension at the maximum rate in all cases where it is medically certified that the pensioner is in need of the constant attendance of a second person. The amount granted, up to a maximum of 20s. a week, depends upon individual circumstances, and as these vary from time to time adjustments are occasionally necessary.