§ Mr. CASEYasked the Minister of Pensions whether he will favourably consider that out-of-pocket expenses incurred by applicants appearing before the Committee in connection with applications for alternative pensions should be reimbursed by the Ministry of Pensions?
§ Major TRYONThe onus of proving his present earning capacity for the purposes of an application for alternative pension rests with the man, and the arrangements made with the Ministry of Labour for the utilisation of the experience of Local Employment Committees in this connection provide that the applicant shall always be given the opportunity of appearing before the Committee, and that the expenses of any necessary witnesses whom he may call in support of his claim shall be paid. My right hon. Friend is not prepared to recommend any further concession in this direction.