HC Deb 14 July 1908 vol 192 c612
MR. CLAUDE HAY

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury why His Majesty's Government refuse to consider the cases of ex-sailors and ex-soldiers affected by the decision of the Government under the Superannuation Act, 1859.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY (Mr. HOBHOUSE,) Bristol, E.

I beg to refer the hon. Member to the Answer given by my predecessor to my hon. friend the Member for Mile End on 3rd February last.

MR. CLAUDE HAY

Will the right hon. Gentleman reconsider the decision with a view to ascertaining if the number of men is large or small?

MR. HOBHOUSE

I have nothing to add to the Answer.

MR. CLAUDE HAY

Then does the hon. Gentleman propose to do nothing?

MR. HOBHOUSE

I have given a reply to the Question.