Major WHITEasked whether, in view of the representations of the guardians of the Southwark, St. George's, Hanover Square, and other unions, and in view of the benefit that would accrue to the men concerned, he will take steps to enable Army and Navy pensioners to draw their pensions weekly, as is done in the case of old age pensioners?
§ Colonel SEELYSo far as Army pensioners are concerned arrangements can be made for weekly payments in cases where circumstances render it desirable but it is doubtful whether a universal system of weekly payments would be in the best interests of the majority of those in receipt of pensions.
Major WHITEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is considerable temptation to these men who are surrounded by touts and so-called friends when it is known they are going to draw their pensions?
§ Colonel SEELYThere are disadvantages under both systems.