HC Deb 16 December 1911 vol 32 cc2855-6W
Mr. O'DOHERTY

asked the Chief Secretary whether he will state on what basis the Local Government Board (Ireland) calculates that Robert Brattin, of Ballagh, East Half, barony of Innishowen, county Donegal, has an income of £65 per annum; and why his wife is refused an old age pension?

Mr. BIRRELL

Robert Brattin's claim was disallowed by the Local Government Board in January, 1910, on the ground that his means exceeded £31 10s. a year. His wife's claim does not appear to have come before the Board on appeal.