HC Deb 28 June 1916 vol 83 cc833-4
35. Major WHELER

asked whether the family of a pensioner warrant officer will be allowed to draw any of the pension if the pensioner should lose his life while in action or on active service?

Mr. FORSTER

No, Sir; but they would be entitled to pension under the usual conditions.

74. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Under-Secretary for War whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Private Bernard Bannon, No. 9,838, 2nd Connaught Rangers, who has had seven years' service; if he is aware that this man, as a result of wounds, has had his leg amputated; if he is aware that he has been pensioned at 10s. 6d. per week, Ring Paper No. B 3,824; and if he will say whether there has been a mistake made in the amount of pension allowed?

Mr. FORSTER

I am making inquiries and will communicate the result to my hon. Friend.

84. Mr. STEWART

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether ex-Rifleman William Raws, of the 6th Battalion -King's Liverpool Regiment, has been discharged from the Army on 11th March, 1916, after having lost his right leg at Hill 60; whether the only military payment made to him since his discharge has been a sum of 10s.; and, if so, whether he can see his way to give this case more favourable and benevolent consideration?

Mr. FORSTER

I am making inquiries and will communicate the result to my hon. Friend.