§ In. so far as any provision in this Act alters or increases the pensions payable to 532 any member of the Royal Irish Constabulary not higher in rank than head constable, such alteration shall extend to the pensions of all members of the Royal Irish Constabulary who have retired since the first day of January, 1900. as if they had retired after the passing of this Act.
§ Clause brought up, and read the first time.
§ Mr. DUKEI must raise a question with regard to this Clause, which proposes to confer certain rights of pension on persons who have ceased to be members of the constabulary. The scheme of this Bill is to deal with men who are now in the force, and if that principle is not regarded it would have a considerable effect from a pecuniary point of view on the operation of this Bill. I venture to ask, therefore, if it is in order in this Bill to deal with those who have passed through the force?
§ The CHAIRMANIt is not, and I really called upon the hon. Member to move the second Clause standing in his name.