§ 44. Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Pensions what is the weekly rate of disability pension for unmarried ex-Service men who have lost two or more limbs in 1919, 1938 and 1950; and whether he will consider an increase in view of the reduction in the value of the £.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe rates are 40s., 40s. and 45s. respectively for ex-privates. In addition, an attendance allowance is and always has been payable, but the rates in 1950 exceed those payable in 1919 and 1938 by 5s. at the minimum and 20s. at the maximum. If the pensioner is unemployable a further allowance of 30s. a week is payable today, making where the maximum attendance allowance is payable a total of 115s. a week as compared with 60s. in 1919 and 1938. With regard to the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I have just given to the hon. and gallant Member for Gillingham (Squadron Leader Burden).