§ Mr. SANDYSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty under what conditions the Greenwich Hospital pension for naval and marine life pensioners of good character who have attained the age of fifty-five years is granted; and what requirements must be satisfied by applicants?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe pensions referred to are Greenwich Hospital Age Pensions. They may be awarded at the discretion of the Admiralty to naval and marine life pensioners (which term does not include marine deferred pensioners) who have been in receipt of their pensions for five years and who have reached the age of fifty-five years. The available funds being inadequate to provide age pensions for all eligible men, awards are made by selection, regard being had to the ages and necessities of the applicants.