§ Mr. E. DAVIESasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that the regional director, Ministry of Pensions, Cardiff, has awarded Private Cornelius O'Donovan, No. N/395,508, Royal Army Service Corps, a gratuity of £5 in full discharge of the Ministry s liability; and will he explain if this be the policy adopted in all cases when men are suffering less than 20 per cant, disablement?
§ Major TRYONDisablement has at no time been assessed higher than 6–14 per cent, in this case, and three separate awards of weekly allowances have been made. On a fourth assessment of slight disablement a final gratuity of £5 was granted, which is the appropriate compensation. The assessments of the Ministry have been confirmed by the Pensions Appeal Tribunal and are now final.