HC Deb 22 February 1898 vol 53 cc1342-3
MR. J. DALY

I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office, whether he is aware that William Bradley, Clontibret, County Monaghan, is almost destitute, and in a very delicate state of health, after serving several years in the 25th King's Own Scottish Borderers; and whether he will place him on Reserve pay?

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. J. POWELL-WILLIAMS,) Birmingham, S.

William Bradley, after seven years' service with the Colours, was transferred to the Army Reserve in 1891; but in 1892 he was struck off reserve pay for twice failing to report himself. His service in the Reserve would have expired in 1896; so that he cannot be placed on Reserve pay, and his short service gives him no claim to pension.