§ MR. BARRANasked the Secretary of State for War, If his attention has been called to a letter which appeared in the "Leeds Express" newspaper, on the 6th of March, complaining of the manner in which the out-pensioners of the Army, Navy, and Royal Marines are treated in that district, by being compelled to remain in the streets in the most inclement weather without shelter while waiting to receive their pensions; also complaining of the very inconvenient position of the station, it being situate quite on the outskirt of the town, and a great distance from the homes of the great majority of the men; and, whether lie will consider the desirability of providing accommodation under cover, and in a more central situation?
COLONEL LOYD LINDSAY,in reply, said, attention had been called to the letter, and the report of the officer in charge had been called for. The usual practice was that some public building should be given for the purpose of paying the pensioners. If there was no such building, some office was usually engaged. He did not know whether other accommodation could be provided, but the matter would be attended to.