§ Mr. J. P. FARRELLTo ask the Secretary of State for War whether his
| Men fined. | Percentage to average strength. | Fines inflicted. | Percentage to average strength. | |
| 1897 | 193 | 3.27 | 275 | 4.66 |
| Year ending 1st October 1907 | 382 | 5.20 | 559 | 7.61 |
§ attention has been called to the case of Patrick Brady, of Smear, Aghnacliffe, county Longford, who was a soldier in the 2nd Oxfordshire Light Infantry Regiment, No. 1201, and who was discharged on a pension of 6d. a day owing to ill health, which was subsequently stopped, leaving him now in a destitute state; and will he direct that this man's pension be restored to him.
§ (Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) This man was discharged in 1885 on account of chronic Bright's Disease, and was granted a temporary pension for six months, which was subsequently renewed for two further periods of twelve months. The Commissioners of the Chelsea Hospital have now issued instructions for his medical examination, with a view to determine whether he is eligible for the award of further pension. The result will be communicated to the hon. Member.