HC Deb 28 January 1918 vol 101 cc1303-4
50. Mr. ROWLANDS

asked if, as the continued rise in the price of food is pressing on many old Army pensioners, the Government will afford them some relief by an increase in the amount of their pensions?

Mr. BONAR LAW

As regards service pensions I would refer the hon. Member to the answer that I gave on the 7th December last in reply to the hon. Member for Leeds. For the rest, the question of the pensions payable to the pensioners of former wars is receiving the consideration of the Government.

Mr. ROWLANDS

Will the Government consider the matter, in view of the pathetic letters that one is receiving, and see that something is done to keep these men out of the workhouses?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have said that the Government are considering it, but that must not be regarded as in any way an undertaking in the matter.