§ Mr. FFRENCHasked if the right hon. Gentleman could say why Patrick Delaney, old age pensioner, Misteren, Adamstown, South Wexford, having fulfilled the statutory conditions, did not receive his pension, until the 14th April, 1911, although he was entitled to receive it on the 3rd March, which was the first Friday following the meeting of the committee at which the pension was granted; and whether the sum of £l 10s., to which Patrick Delaney is entitled, will be forwarded to him?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe delay in the payment of this pension (which was caused by a clerical error) has already been 194 brought to my notice by the Board of Customs and Excise, and the Treasury has sanctioned an extra-statutory grant of £1 10s. in respect of the six Fridays, 3rd March to 7th April, both included.