Oral Answers to Questions — Resettlement (Training Allowances) – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 June 1945.
Mr Stanley Prescott
, Darwen
12:00,
14 June 1945
asked the Minister of Pensions whether he has now arranged for an independent medical specialist to visit and examine Mr. T. Aspden, of 93, Hindle Street, Darwen.
Mr Walter Womersley
, Grimsby
I am looking into this case and will write to my hon. and gallant Friend.
Mr Stanley Prescott
, Darwen
Is it not a fact that this case has been before the right hon. Gentleman's Department for a long time, and that a previous Question was put on the Order Paper, and taken off on the assurance that an independent specialist would visit Mr. Aspden? Cannot the matter be expedited forthwith?
Mr Walter Womersley
, Grimsby
It will be expedited as much as possible.
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