§ Mr. R. MORRISONasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that Richard A. Tuson, of 2, Havelock Road, Tottenham, received a pension for five years on account of chronic rheumatism, which was then stopped by a decision of the appeal tribunal that the disability 950W had passed away; the last date upon which Tuson was medically examined, whether he is aware that three local doctors have recently certified him as suffering from rheumatism and unable to work; and whether Tuson's claim for the disability of chronic rheumatism can be reconsidered?
Mr. ROBERTSThe facts of this case are as stated in the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend on the 5th June. I understand that the man has now intimated his intention of taking advantage of his right to appeal to the independent pensions appeal tribunal against the decision of the Ministry. The man will receive assistance at the local office of the Ministry in preparing his case for the tribunal.
§ Mr. G. OLIVERasked the Minister of Pensions whether it is proposed to introduce legislation establishing the right to pension in the case of every man who was passed A1 on enlistment and subsequently suffered impairment as the, result of War service; and, if so, whether this will include consequential disabilities arising out of injury or disease contracted during War service, and which prevent a man from following his pre-War employment.
Mr. ROBERTSPerhaps I may refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave on the same point to the hon. Member for Bow and Bromley (Mr. Lansbury) on the 1st May, of which I am sending him a copy.