7Th Dragoon Guards (T Perry)

29.

Mr. SHORT
asked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that Thomas Perry, No. 6891. 7th Dragoon Guards, residing at 8, Addison Street, Wednesbury, was, until recently, in receipt of a disability pension of £2 per week; that he suffered from pulmonary tuberculosis and gastric ulcer; that the medical board reported that the gastric ulcer had passed away but the pulmonary tuberculosis remained; that his pension has been reduced to 12s. per week; that the tuberculosis doctor at the Wednesbury Tuberculosis Board Clinic states Perry must not do more than two hours' light work per day; and whether in view of these facts, he will have this case reconsidered?

Major TRYON
In the short time available I have not been able to complete my inquiries into this case. I will communicate with the hon. Member at an early date.

33.

Mr. CLARRY
asked the Minister of Pensions if he is aware that there is a grave feeling of apprehension amongst a section of ex-service men employés of the Great Western Railway Company at Newport as to the right of the company's officials to inquire the amount of dis-  ability pension they have received or are receiving; whether he can state the reason for such inquiries; and if he can give an assurance that his Department has not given any instructions in this connection?

Major TRYON
I have no knowledge of any such action on the part of the Great Western Railway Company, and I can assure the hon. Member that no instructions in the sense suggested have been issued by my Department.