§ Mr. HARMSWORTHasked the Minister of Pensions whether he will re-open 820W the case of Mr. Walter Clutterbuck, of 22, Camden Square, Ramsgate, late private Royal West Kent Regiment, who was discharged as medically unfit in 1916, and whose pension awarded in 1919, was terminated in September 1920, his appeal being in respect of varicose veins aggravated by, and paralysis due to, military service, both accounted for, in the opinion of his late commanding officer, by exposure in bad weather for unusually long hours while insufficiently clothed?
§ Major TRYONMr. Clutterbuck's claim, in respect of both the disabilities referred to, was very carefully considered by the Ministry at the time, and the decision of the Department was confirmed in each case by the independent appeal tribunal. I am not aware of any fresh evidence in the case which would justify the adoption of my hon. Friend's suggestion.