§ MR. JOYCE (Limerick)I beg to ask the Postmaster-General whether he can 661 state the reason why the pension due to Matthew Larkin, postman at Limerick, who was superannuated on medical disqualification, December 21st, 1905, after thirty-seven years service, has not yet been awarded to him; whether any sum of money has been granted in advance, and, if so, how much; and whether, taking the man's circumstances into account, he will see that the pension will be granted with as little delay as possible.
§ MR. SYDNEY BUXTONThe delay in awarding the pension to Matthew Larkin, postman at Limerick, is attributable to the fact that considerable difficulty has been experienced in obtaining authentic information regarding his early service. An advance of £8 in respect of pension was made to Larkin in March last and the payment of a further sum of £10 has been authorised. The hon. Member may rest assured that the pension will be granted at as early a date as possible.