§ G. Hallasked the Minister of Pensions whether he will reconsider the decision given and grant a pension in the case of D. J. Davis, late of 16a, Davies Row, Hirwain, South Wales, who served a long period in the Army before 1914, was recalled at the outbreak of the Great War and served until 1917, when he was discharged owing to a disability, for which he was paid a pension which was afterwards discontinued; and is he aware that Davis is still suffering from this disability and is totally disabled and unable to work?
§ Mr. RamsbothamThis case has been fully reviewed on more than one3330W ccasion, but I regret that, as I have previously informed the hon. Member, my medical advisers are unable to ascribe the man's present condition to his war service.
§ Mr. Stephenasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the minimum pension of a class-4 corporal under Article 1,675 of the Pay Warrant, 1909, with 21 years' adult service; and what the corresponding figures would be for the period of the last War and for to-day?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaUnder the Pay Warrant of 1909 and the regulations in force up to 1919, the minimum pension for a corporal with 21 years' adult service was is. 3d. a day, if he had served his last three years in the rank of corporal. If he had less than three years in the rank, his pension was at the private's rate of is. id. a day. Under the regulations now in force, a soldier with 21 years' adult service and three years in the rank of corporal receives a pension of 2s. 9d. a day, if he last enlisted before 1st April, 1930, or 2s. 1½d. a day if he enlisted subsequently.
Mr. V. Adamsasked the Minister of Pensions whether he has considered the case of Mr. E. Wilson, of 30, Aston View, Bramley, Leeds, who is suffering from a disability arising out of war service; whether he is aware that Mr. Wilson is dissatisfied with the decision of the Ministry to disallow his war pension; and whether there is any tribunal to which he can make an appeal?
§ Mr. RamsbothamAs I have already informed the hon. Member, this case has been exhaustively reviewed, but after the fullest medical examination my advisers are quite unable to find that the generalised rheumatic condition from which Mr. Wilson now suffers can be connected with his war service. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative, but if Mr. Wilson can produce any fresh material evidence in support of his case, I am quite prepared to have it further considered.