HC Deb 27 April 1936 vol 311 c562W
Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKE

asked the Secretary of State for War the total number of men invalided from the Forces suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis during the 12 months ended the 31st December, 1935; and, of such number, how many were granted disability pension?

Mr. COOPER

The number of soldiers invalided from the Army during 1935 on account of pulmonary tuberculosis was 160, of whom 58 were awarded disability pensions. One further case is under consideration.