§ 7. Major O'NEILLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if any decision has yet been reached as to the increase of pensions to ex-policemen in Ireland?
§ 11. Mr. ARCHDALEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if the Government have yet come to a decision as to increased pensions for police pensioners in Ireland?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for IRELAND (Mr. Denis Henry)I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the replies given by the Leader of the House to questions on this subject on Monday last.
§ Major O'NEILLCan my right hon. Friend say definitely whether the Committee that is sitting on this question is considering the case of these Irish pensioners or not?
§ Sir J. BUTCHERWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the great hard- ships these men have gone through in the service of their country and the fact that they are unable to get employment owing to their past service?