HC Deb 05 February 1926 vol 191 cc505-6W
Mr. WINDSOR

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he has under consideration the abolition of the seven years limit in respect of claims to pension?

Major TRYON

The matter has been fully considered by the Government and their decision was stated in the reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Fairfield (Major Cohen) by the Prime Minister on the 19th November last.

Mr. MACLEAN

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that numbers of ex-service men are now developing ailments which they and their medical advisers claim are traceable to their war service; and whether he has considered the extension of the time limit of seven years?

Major TRYON

The matter has been fully considered by the Government and their decision was stated in the reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Fairfield (Major Cohen) by the Prime Minister on the 19th November last.