§ 45. Mr. LEONARD LYLEasked the Prime Minister whether, to encourage the members of the Royal Irish Constabulary, he will reconsider the scale of pre-War pensions granted to ex-members of the force, many of whom are now in a state of semi-starvation?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe case of pre-War pensioners of the Royal Irish Constabulary is being considered along with the case of other classes of pre-War pensioners by the Cabinet Committee.
§ Sir E. CARSONCould the right hon. Gentleman say when we are likely to receive the decision upon this matter, which has been going on for many months and causing great disappointment?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI said in reply to the question last week that I hoped to be able to give an answer on Monday next.