§ Mr. O'DOWDasked the Secretary of State for War whether Martin Spelman, at present residing at Ardgallon, near Boyle, county Sligo, has recently been discharged from the 4th Connaught Rangers after twenty-five years' service, without having received either pension or compensation allowance; and, if so, whether, having regard to his long service and good character, this man's case will be inquired into with a view of having a pension allocated?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe Chelsea Commissioners are at present investigating Spelman's claim to pension, and I will let the hon. Member know their decision in due course.