§ Mr. W. A. Robinsonasked the Minister of Pensions whether he has examined the claim to disability pension made by Mr. E. Ross, of 67, Stanhope Street, St. Helens, who, at the end of the War, was granted a pension in respect of a gunshot wound in the face, such pension being discontinued in 1921; and whether he will reconsider this case, as Mr. Ross still suffers from this wound and is likely to continue doing so?
§ Mr. RamsbothamMr. Ross was recently examined by a Ministry Medical 411W Officer and the opinion was formed that he should be admitted to hospital in order to determine whether operative treatment was necessary to remedy the condition. Mr. Ross, however, declined to enter hospital for the necessary investigation and, as matters stand, I am afraid no further action is possible, beyond reminding him that the offer of admission to hospital for investigation and treatment remains open.