§ Mr. G. HALLasked the Minister of Pensions whether, seeing that of 2,550 cases considered by the Ministry under the Regulations governing erroneous awards, a re-issue or increase of pension was granted in 1,402 cases, he will issue instructions reminding medical and awarding officers of the Ministry that in all cases pensioners should have the benefit of any doubt there may be before the pension is stopped?
§ Major TRYONIn the cases referred to, the final award was regarded as erroneous, not because there was any doubt at the time when the award was made, but because the developments of the case or supervening conditions clearly traceable to War service had occurred which made the finality erroneous. If any real doubt 1655W is entertained at the time of examination, the final award is not made. There is no need, therefore, for any fresh instructions on this matter.