Mr. Wild did not sustain a gunshot wound. On demobilisation a provisional pension was issued whilst further inquiries were being made. A medical board early in 1920 could find no disability, and pension ceased. Mr. Wild suffered a temporary loss of speech and hearing in 1916, but this was purely functional. He recovered and there was no such defect on demobilisation in 1919, nor on examination in 1920. In 1942, he made an application in respect of his speech and hearing, and, as the hon. Member was informed in a letter of 21st February last, it is regretted that Mr. Wild's present condition must be regarded as unrelated to his war service.