The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on War Disablement Pensions – 27 January 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on War Disablement Pensions on 27th January 1986.


Dr. McDonald Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many applicants there have been for war disablement pensions arising from exposure to mustard gas in World War 2 since 1975, giving in each case (a) the date of application and (b) when the information concerning exposure to mustard gas became available.

Mr. Major The information is not available in the form requested and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.