HC Deb 14 September 1914 vol 66 cc833-5

Motion made, and Question, "That the Bill be now read a second time," put, and agreed to.

Bill read a second time.

Mr. TENNANT

I beg to move, "That this House doth immediately resolve itself into the Committee on the Bill."

Lord HUGH CECIL

Before that Motion is agreed to, perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will explain what bearing the Bill has on the War, or on any current military difficulty. I have no objection to raise to the Motion if the Bill really relates to the business of the War, but I do not see its precise bearing.

Mr. TENNANT

I am glad to be able to assure the Noble Lord that the Bill has a distinct bearing on the War, inasmuch as it is considered desirable that pensions required for the wounded and for the widows of those who are unfortunately killed in the War should be paid at more frequent intervals than would be possible without this Bill. The Bill proposes that they should be payable weekly instead of quarterly in advance.

Question put, and agreed to.

Bill accordingly considered in Committee.

[Mr. MACLEAN in the Chair.]

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