§ Mr. P. WHITEasked the Pensions Minister why the gratuity promised in his 1753W letter of December, 1917, to Thomas Farrell, Drogheda, No. 111361, late Royal Engineers, has not been paid; whether he is aware of the deprivations this man has suffered in consequence of its non payment; and will he compensate him accordingly?
§ Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWENThe delay in issuing the gratuity in this case arose from an unfortunate confusion between Pioneer Thomas Farrell, late No. 111361 Royal Engineers, and another Thomas Farrell, who was also a pioneer in the Royal Engineers. The mistake has now been rectified, and the former will be paid the amount due to him at once, taking into consideration all the relevant circumstances of the case. He has also put forward a claim that his disability is due to military service, and this matter is at present being dealt with by the Appeals Tribunal.