Disability Pensions

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Pensions – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 28 Hydref 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western 12:00, 28 Hydref 1947

Is the Minister aware that in a very bad case which I put to his predecessor, his right hon. Friend said that he could not get away from the regulations? He was in favour of doing something, but he said that he was tied by the regulations and had no discretion of any kind. Is it not desirable that the Minister should have some measure of discretion?