§ Mr. W. SHAWasked the Minister of Pensions whether pensions to ex-service men are being reduced in some cases because the pensioner is earning a considerable weekly wage, and not because the pensioner's disability has decreased; and whether he will explain why a reduction in such circumstances is being made in view of the terms of the Royal Warrant?
§ Major TRYONI am not aware of any case in which a disablement pension has been reduced on the ground alleged. Medical Boards are strictly precluded from inquiring as to the wage which a disabled man is earning. If the hon. Member has knowledge of any case in which this rule has been disregarded, my right hon. Friend will be obliged if he will furnish him with full particulars when the case shall be at once investigated.
§ Mr. F. ROBERTSasked the Minister of Pensions the number of claims for pension which have been refused on the grounds that the disability is not due to Army service?
§ Major TRYONThe total number of claims to pension which have been refused on the ground that the disability is not connected with service in the late War is approximately 240,000.