§ Dr. M'DONALDasked the Minister of Pensions if he is aware that Captain D. G. Cownie, of the s.s. "Wayfarer," had his ship torpedoed in April, 1916; that owing to his bravery he received much praise from the Press and a public presentation by Lord Derby; that he received a temporary allowance from Government, and that this amount is now cancelled, although it is proved beyond doubt that Captain Cownie's debilitated health was attributable to his War 252W service; and can this case be reconsidered?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI have been asked to answer this question. In view of further medical evidence received since the allowance in this case was terminated, the case has been reopened, and the question whether any further allowance can be granted is being considered.