§ 62. Sir A. KNOXasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is aware that the Minister for Finance 394 of the Irish Free State has refused to grant the pensions of £30 per year claimed by the widows of ex-sergeant Patrick Cummins and ex-constable Jeremiah Brovnan, both of the Dublin Metropolitan Police; and whether he will inquire into these two cases in view of the joint obligations under the agreement of this country and the Irish Free State?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)I have received representations regarding the claims of these two widows to pension, and I am making inquiries in the matter.