§ Mr. WALTER GUINNESSasked whether any decision has yet been reached on the subject of the proposed increase in the retiring allowances of quartermasters and riding-masters holding the rank of major?
§ Mr. ACLANDThe question of improving the pensions of quartermasters and riding-masters of long commissioned service is still under consideration.
§ Mr. WALTER GUINNESSAs this question has been under consideration for more than 18 months, is it not time that something should be done?
§ Mr. ACLANDYes, I think so, but the matter is extremely complicated, though we hope to arrive at a result.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYWhen may we hope for an answer?
§ Mr. ACLANDWhen we have agreed what the answer should be.