HC Deb 05 July 1917 vol 95 c1268
9. Mr. P. MEEHAN

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he will consider the advisability of having a war bonus granted to asylum pensions in Ireland owing to the increased cost of living?

Mr. DUKE

I have no power to authorise Grants by way of war bonus to pensioned asylums officers. The pensions are paid from local rates.