§ Mr. GROVESasked the Secretary of State for War the number of men and their rank who have been discharged from 455W the Army suffering from tuberculosis for 1922, 1923, and 1924; and what degree of compensation is awarded?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe following is a statement of the total number of men discharged on account of tubercular diseases in each of the years named; the figures cannot be given by ranks:
Number discharged on account of tubercular diseases. 1922 … … … 277 1923 … … … 256 1924 … … … 199 As regards the question of compensation, pension would be granted in cases where the disease is attributable to military service, the amount depending on the degree of disability and the man's rank and service. I would refer the hon. Member to Articles 1030 and 1031 of the Pay Warrant, 1922, for particulars.