44. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTTasked whether a soldier whose health has broken down while serving in the Army, who has been discharged incapable of working at his trade without a pension, and who has been compelled to seek parochial relief, is liable to have his name struck off the register of Parliamentary voters; and, if so, whether steps will be taken to prevent this happening in the making of the next register?
§ Mr. HAYES FISHERA person who receives Poor Law relief other than medical or surgical assistance within the meaning of the Medical Relief Disqualification Removal Act, 1885, is disqualified from being registered as a voter. Cases of the kind referred to by the hon. Member will be carefully considered in connection with any legislation which may be proposed on the subject of registration.
§ Mr. HOGGEIf it is a fault, as it so frequently is, made in the payment of the pension by the Government Committees, will that relieve the men of their liability to be struck off the roll?
§ Mr. HAYES FISHERPerhaps the hon. Gentleman will put that question down.