§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKE (Chelsea)asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office, Whether his attention has been drawn to the remarks of the Comptroller and Auditor General, at page 194 of the Army Appropriation Account recently distributed, as to the age of Chelsea In-Pensioners; and, whether he will consider if the Secretary of State cannot make use of his powers under the Yeomanry Act of 1884, to so interpret the Chelsea Warrant as to allow the autho- 13 rities of the Hospital to continue the practice of admitting a few men who are able to work and perform duty for the help of their weaker comrades?
§ THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY (Mr. HERBERT GLADSTONE) (Leeds, W.)Yes, Sir; my attention has been drawn to the objections of the Comptroller and Auditor General, and steps are being taken to remove technical difficulties, and to continue a practice which is necessary for the service of the Hospital.