§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many attributable pensions have been paid to former Army personnel by his Department in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonIt is understood that this question was raised in connection with multiple sclerosis.
The number of soldiers medically discharged due to multiple sclerosis in each of the last three years is:
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Number 1990 4 1991 nil 1992 4 The number of soldiers awarded attributable pensions following medical discharge due to multiple sclerosis in each of the last three years is:
Number 1990 4 1991 nil 1992 12 1 Final awards in 2 cases remain under consideration.