§ 22. Mr. DONALDasked the Pensions Minister the result of the special medical examination on Lieut. G. A. M. Leathern, No. 13030–, L. 3, Royal Irish Rifles, at Whitehall Buildings, Ann Street, Belfast, on the 21st October last; whether, as the result of this examination, this officer is now entitled to his wound gratuity which has been refused by the War Office; and will his temporary pension of £35 plus twenty per cent., which expires in; January, 1920, be extended till January, 1921.
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI must refer the hon. Member to the War Office for information as to the wound gratuity. Following the consideration of the medical board's reports the grant of retired pay has been revised. An award has now been made at the rate of £52 10s. a year, with bonus, for the period from 25th March, 1919, to 29th April next. Before the expiration of this period the question of renewal will be considered.