§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many pension awards have been made in recognition of disablement resulting from exposure to mustard gas during national service.
§ Mr. ArbuthnotWar pensions are payable for any disablement that is due to service in the armed forces, including national service. However, information relating to awards—if any—arising from exposure to mustard gas during national service is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.