MR. PAYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether it is the intention of the Government to at once put Constables Cole and Cox upon full pay pensions, and make some provision for those depending upon them for support, having regard to the fact that in consequence of the injuries sustained by them in the dynamite explosions within this House, their lives have been rendered miserable; the result of their having been loyal and true to their trust?
§ SIR WILLIAM HARCOURTI am happy to say that Constables Cole and Cox have left the hospital, and they are 53 now promoted to the rank of sergeant, besides receiving pecuniary rewards. I am also happy to say that there is no question of pension, because I hope that with advanced rank they will soon be able to return to their duty. I have heard that they have received leave of absence on full pay for three months, to enable them to go to a convalescent home.