Mr. John McKeon:

I do not want to comment on an individual case. I do not know the detail of that case. It may well be a very positive intervention for that gentleman if he can do it and have good prospects for employment. I do not know so I cannot comment on it. The only people who can decide on reduced rates of payment are the Department's deciding officers. They consider every case. They will call that man in and talk to him. If he can prove to them that this is an unreasonable request but that he is interested in doing other things, it is very unlikely a reduced rate of payment will be decided.