§ Sir W. DAVISONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he is aware of the hardships and privations which are being suffered by many ex-members of the Royal Irish Constabulary and of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, owing to the inadequacy of their pensions, and to the fact that by reason of their loyal service to the State they are unable to obtain any civilian employment to supplement their pensions in three out of the four provinces of Ireland; and whether ho will press upon the Treasury the urgency of dealing with this matter without delay?
§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he has come to any arrangement with the Treasury under which ex-members of the Royal Irish Constabulary will be granted an increase of pension?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI am at present in correspondence with the Treasury on the subject.