HC Deb 11 March 1886 vol 303 cc455-6
MR. O'HANLON (Cavan, E.)

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is a fact that James Brady, of Lisagavan, Kingscourt, county Cavan, served seven years in the Army, six of which was in India during the mutiny of 1857 and 1858, received a medal for same, got sixpence a-day pension for three years, with a penny per day for good conduct; whether he is now unable to work, being over fifty years old and in delicate health; and, whether this man will get the pension of sevenpence per day for the remainder of his days?

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY (Mr. HERBERT GLADSTONE) (Leeds, W.)

(who replied) said: There is nothing to take this case out of the usual course by which the man will be allowed a pension of 4d. a day from the time he reaches the age of 50 years, which will be in April, 1887. He should then apply for his deferred pension.

MR. O'HANLON

said, he had not been able to hear the answer, and he would have to put the Question on the Paper again.

MR. HERBERT GLADSTONE

repeated the answer he had previously given.