§ Mr. Stephenasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware of the case of Mr. James Mclntee, 5, Comely Park Terrace, Glasgow, who was sent home from France with shell-shock in 1916, when only 16½ years of age, and on his return to France was taken prisoner in March, 1918, when almost 19 years of age, and for a year as prisoner of war suffered great privations, and has suffered from stomach trouble since his release necessitating hospital treatment on many occasions in recent years; why this man has been refused a pension for his disability; and whether he will have the case reconsidered, in view of the obvious connection of the man's present physical condition with the sufferings which he experienced during the war, with a view to granting suitable pension and treatment?
§ Mr. RamsbothamAs I have already informed the hon. Member, this case has been exhaustively reviewed by the Ministry in the light of all the evidence, but my medical advisers are quite unable to find that the condition from which the man has suffered in recent years can be connected with his war service. I should, however, be glad to discuss the case with the hon. Member.