HC Deb 07 July 1884 vol 290 cc212-3
MR. TOMLINSON

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether there is any truth in the report that Dr. Hancock, Clerk of the Crown and Haneper in Ireland, is about to retire; how long has he held that office and when was he appointed; and, if he retires, what pension will he be entitled to?

MR. TREVELYAN

Owing to seriously impaired health, Dr. Hancock has recently sent in to the Lord Chancellor his resignation, which the Lord Chancellor has not yet acted on. Dr. Hancock was appointed to his present office in May, 1882, and the short period of his service does not entitle him to any pension in respect of that office.