§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if a statement has been made by the authorities at Dublin Castle to the effect that the increases to pre-War pensioners recently announced by the Government will not apply to officers, but only to those pensioners who have served in the ranks and can prove hardship and inability to live on their pensions; and, if so, is he aware that such a statement is entirely at variance with the announcement made on behalf of the Government on the 10th May?
§ Mr. HENRYNo such statement as that referred to in the first part of the question appears to have been made. The second part of the question consequently does not arise.