HC Deb 23 February 1931 vol 248 cc1783-4W
Captain BALFOUR

asked the Minister of Pensions if he is aware that Mr. Arthur Cecil Avenell, pensioner No. 5/HA/1,037, late corporal of the 6th Wiltshire Regiment, applied six months ago on the appropriate forms for part commutation of his pension; that he was informed that his application was approved,

Mr. GREENWOOD

Returns as to houses erected without State assistance are obtained only for half-yearly periods ending in March and September, respectively. The last year for which complete figures can therefore at present be given is that ended 30th September, 1930. The following statement shows the desired particulars for that year.

but that he is unable to obtain a settlement; and will he take steps to expedite this application?

Mr. F. O. ROBERTS

The hon. and gallant Member has, apparently, not been made fully acquainted with the circumstances of this case. Mr. Avenell was definitely informed on 10th October last that his application for commutation of part of his pension could not be sanctioned, and again on 18th October that no grounds were found, on review, for altering that decision.