§ Mr. J. P. FARRELLTo ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that for a petty larceny charge, which was not fully proved, Thomas M'Auley, No. 5635, B Company, 1st Leinster Regiment, has been deprived of his pension of 6d. per day after serving all through the South African Campaign, including several engagements; and will he direct that M'Auley's pension be restored to him conditionally upon his never again being found charged with a like offence.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) I am aware that this man was convicted of felony, and in accordance with the regulations was discharged from the Army Reserve. Under these circumstances reserve pay is no longer issuable. The hon. Member has been misinformed as regards this man being in receipt of a pension.