Disability (Re-Assessment)

Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Pensions – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 August 1947.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Skinnard Mr Frederick Skinnard , Harrow East 12:00, 5 August 1947

asked the Minister of Pensions whether, in cases of ulceration or tuberculosis where, on revision, disability is re-assessed as below 20 per cent. and a period is put to the responsibility of his Department, there is any provision whereby a disabled person who has suffered a relapse can claim either further financial assistance or medical treatment.

Photo of Mr John Hynd Mr John Hynd , Sheffield, Attercliffe

Yes, Sir, where there is a substantial deterioration of a condition due to war service the assessment can be reviewed and there is no time-limit for the provision of treatment.

Photo of Mr Frederick Skinnard Mr Frederick Skinnard , Harrow East

Is the Minister aware that that is not fully realised by the disabled persons concerned or by their organisations? Will he try to give the fullest publicity to the statement he has just made?

Photo of Mr John Hynd Mr John Hynd , Sheffield, Attercliffe

I can only say that very wide publicity has been given to the provision in the instructions which we widely circulated. There were special instructions for individuals and their organisations, as well as the trade unions.

Photo of Mr Frederick Skinnard Mr Frederick Skinnard , Harrow East

If I give the Minister the details of organisations which are in doubt about this matter, will he see that they receive the necessary information?

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