Disablement pensions swindle

Title

Disablement pensions swindle

Genre

News report

TX Date

23 Mar 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:15

Description

Paul Woodley reports on a Whitehall swindle that kept money from ex-Army officers. An injured Colonel persevered to get his full Disablement Army Officer Pensions. Ombudsman Sir Idwal Pugh condemns Whitehall for its deceit. Social Services Secretary David Ennals says he will implement the recommendations.

Contributors

Paul Woodley

Keywords

Armed forces; Social security; Pensions; Disability allowance; Army; Soldiers; David Ennals; Idwal Pugh

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