§ Mr. A. SHORTasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that Lance-Corporal J. Condon, No. 18500, Royal Engineers, of 150, Upper Sheriff Street, Dublin, is in receipt of a pension of 11s. per week; whether the medical board recommended him for light work; whether he applied at Messrs. Guinness, Limited, Dublin, for work, and was referred to the firm's medical doctor; whether he failed to pass the medical standard fixed by this firm; if so, whether he will institute inquiry with a view to Condon being subjected to a further medical examination, and, if justified, his pension increased; and whether he can take action respecting the firm's standard of physical fitness required?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSLance-Corporal Condon has been awarded pension on the basis of 40 per cent. disablement. If he considers that his disability has been under-assessed he should apply to his local committee, who will have him re-examined by their medical referee. I have no power to take the action suggested in the last part of the question.