HC Deb 23 August 1916 vol 85 cc2659-60
23. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he will consider revoking paragraph 3 of the Command Paper which discontinues an Army pension on the grant of an old age pension; whether he is aware that this rule works very harshly; and whether old people of seventy and over will be awarded both as they are for entirely dif ferent purposes?

Mr. FORSTER

As my hon. Friend is aware, this rule was very carefully considered, and I fear I cannot undertake that it will be revoked.

Mr. HOGGE

Is my hon. Friend aware that all old age pensioners are entitled during the War to go to work, and not have that considered, so that they will not lose their five shillings? Will the hon. Gentleman consider that point?