§ Mr. D. GRAHAMasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware 928W that Mr. P. Cook, late colour-sergeant, No. 2665, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was discharged with pension in June, 1907, after serving twenty-three years with the Regular Army; whether at the outbreak of war he was foreman of the Army Clothing Department at Stirling, and on the testimony of his late commanding officer repeatedly desired to rejoin the Colours for service overseas, but was not allotted to do so on the ground that his services, which were described as invaluable, were required for the position he then occupied; whether he is aware that Mr. Cook made application for an increase of pension under Army Order 325 of 1919, which has been refused; and whether he will reconsider the matter or state the reasons why the claim has been refused?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI can only refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Canterbury on the 2nd instant.