§ MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick's)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether the Government will carry out their promise respecting Sir Thomas Brady's pension, as requested by all sections of the Irish Members?
§ SIR J. T. HIBBERTI am not aware that any promise has been made, except that Sir Thomas Brady's case would be again carefully considered. The Treasury have made a proposal which they hope shortly to be able to communicate to the he use.
§ MR. HANBURYHave the Treasury power to increase a pension?
§ MR. CARSON (Dublin University)Is it the fact that all sections of the Irish Party agree in supporting the suggestion for an increased pension?
§ SIR J. T. HIBBERTI think all sections are agreed on that.
§ MR. MACARTNEY (Antrim, S.)No; I shall oppose any proposal which the right hon. Gentleman may make to increase the pension.