§ MR. J. P. FARRELL (Cavan, W.)I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office, whether, referring to his answer to a Question put on 3rd September last, he is prepared to accept medical evidence that the eyesight and consequent ability to earn his own living of John Hynes, late of 67th regiment of infantry, who was discharged without a pension after a service of nine years and 210 days, during which he took part in the South China War and was wounded, has been permanently injured; whether at the time of his enlistment his vision was on the face of his attestation proved to be sound; whether his conduct during his service was invariably good; and whether the pension allowed him for 27 months will be restored?
THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. POWELL-WILLIAMS,) Birmingham, S.As the hon. Member has again raised the case of this man, the Secretary of State has referred it to the Commissioners of Chelsea Hospital for further consideration, and I will undertake to communicate with the hon. Member as soon as their report has been received.