§ Mr. KINGasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that superannuated members of the Royal Irish Constabulary draw £l a week pension, which being without war bonus represents only 9s. 6d. in pre-war days; and whether he will arrange for their receiving a war bonus, or an increased sum weekly from the Constabulary Force Fund?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe average pensions at present being drawn by retired head constables, sergeants, and constables of the Royal Irish Constabulary are respectively £71 7s., £53 6s., and £41 8s. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member for Enfield on the 4th inst.