HC Deb 03 November 1994 vol 248 cc1370-1W
Mr. Allason

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what measures have been taken in response to the appeal for financial assistance from Mr. Eddie Chapman.

Mr. Arbuthnot

This is a matter for Mr. Peter Mathison, the chief executive of the War Pensions Agency. He will write to my hon. Friend.

Letter from Peter Mathison to Mr. Rupert Allason, dated 2 November 1994: The Secretary of State for Social Security has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question about the response to the appeal for financial assistance from Mr. Arnold Edward Chapman. You may recall that I wrote to you on 19 July 1994 to say that a claim form had been sent to Mr. Chapman so that he could claim a War Disablement Pension. The completed form was not returned by Mr. Chapman until 19 October and then only after follow up action by the Agency. Mr. Chapman's claim is now being considered and I will keep you informed of progress. I hope you find my reply helpful.