HC Deb 29 February 1916 vol 80 cc907-8W
Mr. VINCENT KENNEDY

asked the Chief Secretary whether arrangements are made or are about to be made to secure that members of the Royal Irish Constabulary joining the Army will have their positions kept open for them on the termination of the War?

Mr. BIRRELL

The arrangements mentioned by the hon. Member have already been made, and it has been provided by Statute that the period of service of policemen in the Army or Navy shall count for calculation of subsequent pay and pension in the Royal Irish Constabulary.