asked the Minister for Defence whether an application for a wound pension for the loss of his hand has been received from Captain Thomas Lavin, late 22nd Battalion, and if he can state when it will be dealt with.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - CAPTAIN'S CLAIM FOR LOSS OF HAND.
An application has been received from Captain Lavin and has been investigated. Arrangements are being made to have the applicant examined by a Medical Board, and to have his case disposed of with the least possible delay.