HC Deb 20 July 1932 vol 156 cc2289-90W
Mr. A. T. DAVIES

asked the Minister of Pensions whether information and statistics have been prepared by the Ministry relative to the number of men who have died as a result of their wounds at a later date than seven years after receiving their injuries; whether the widows of such men, under Article 11 of the Royal Warrant, 1022, are admissible for pen- sions; and, if not, whether, seeing that such Article 11 of the Royal Warrant has received the approval of Parliament, it will be so amended or administered in future as to obviate any cases of hardship?

Major TRYON

So far, no cast has been brought to my notice in which the death resulted, beyond the seven years' limit, from wounds as distinct from disease. The widows of these men are not eligible for pension under Article 11, but they can be considered for an award under Article 17. I may add that the whole matter is receiving the close personal attention of my right hon. Friend.

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