§ MR. VINCENT KENNEDYTo ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will have the case of Cornelius Scollans, ex-sergeant instructor of musketry, 4th Royal Irish Fusiliers, who, after 23 years and 140 days service, was discharged medically unfit, on a small pension, owing to an accident received on duty in the last year of his service, considered with a view to increasing his pension; will he consider whether his claim comes under Articles 1201A and 1173A; and, as this man can no longer work, and is solely dependent upon his pension and the assistance of his children for his support, 10 will these facts, together with his advanced years be taken into consideration by the authorities so that some small increase may be specially granted.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) This case is being investigated by the Commissioners of Chelsea Hospital, and the result of the inquiry will be communicated to the hon. Member.