HC Deb 04 March 1940 vol 358 c37W
Mr. Pritt

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he will give immediate reconsideration to the case of Mr. A. E. Nutkins, of 31, Loftus Road, W.12, who, after upwards of 20 years 'service in the Royal Navy, was discharged on the 20th January, 1940, suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, with the advice to take plenty of nourishing food, to go to a sanatorium for at least six months and to avoid worry, and who has been refused all disablement grant and left to maintain himself, his wife and child on 18s. per week sick benefit?

Sir W. Womersley

It has not been possible in the time available to obtain the papers regarding this case. I will, however, look into the facts and communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.